HR 107 · 101th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Allies Fair Share Defense Act of 1989
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1989-02-21)
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Allies Fair Share Defense Act of 1989 - Prohibits, after the end of FY 1990, the funding of U.S. armed forces assigned to permanent duty in member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or in Japan at levels in excess of a specified troop strength. Directs that for 1992, 1993, and 1994, such levels shall be reduced by a specified number each year. Waives such reduction in troop strength for NATO countries if either of the following occur: (1) each member nation of NATO has increased its defense spending by a specified amount; or (2) the Secretary of Defense certifies to the Congress in writing that the member nations of NATO other than the United States have accomplished certain objectives relating to the increase of defensive measures and the overall significant improvement of their conventional defense capability. Waives such reduction in troop strength for Japan if Japan has either: (1) increased its defense spending by a specified amount; or (2) increased its capability to defend its sea lanes to specified distances. Provides for smaller reductions of U.S. armed forces in NATO-member countries and Japan if at least one of the above-described objectives has bee…
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