A bill authorizing the deployment and use of United States Armed Forces only to deter aggression by Iraq against Saudi Arabia or pursuant to the authority of the United Nations to enforce economic sanctions against Iraq.

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Authorizes the President to deploy U.S. armed forces in countries in and around the Arabian peninsula only to: (1) deter and defend the territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia against acts of aggression by Iraq; or (2) enforce any United Nations Security Council resolution regarding economic sanctions against Iraq. Permits any other use of U.S. armed forces that involves hostilities to be undertaken only pursuant to the War Powers Resolution or additional legislation authorizing such activities. Recognizes the President's constitutional duty to protect the lives of U.S. citizens. Requires the President to establish a multilateral chain of command that places U.S. armed forces under the command of the United Nations. Considers the authorization specified under this Act to be an authorization for the use of U.S. armed forces under the War Powers Resolution.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 October 1990

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