HR 5092 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to place restrictions on military assistance and sales for Guatemala.

Introduced 1981-11-21· Sponsored by Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.(1981-11-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits specified types of military assistance and sales to Guatemala only if, within six months before such assistance is given, the President certifies to the Congress that Guatemala is: (1) not engaged in a consistent pattern of violations of internationally recognized human rights; (2) achieving substantial control over all elements of its own armed forces; and (3) ending the indiscriminate torture and murder of Guatemalan citizens by Government assisted paramilitary organizations. Requires the President to make the certification every six months thereafter. Directs the President to suspend, withhold, and withdraw the military assistance and sales to Guatemala if the President does not make such certification.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats