SJRES 217 · 100th Congress · International Affairs
Persian Gulf Navigation Protection Act of 1987
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.(1987-12-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Persian Gulf Navigation Protection Act of 1987 - Declares that for purposes of the War Powers Resolution, the 60-day period allotted for congressional authorization of the use of U.S. troops is deemed to have begun on October 19, 1987, with respect to U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf. Authorizes the President to continue to deploy U.S. armed forces in the Gulf, but stipulates that the use of such forces to convoy or escort vessels owned by any government or national of a country bordering the Gulf as of June 1, 1987, may continue only for six months after the expiration of such 60-day period.…
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