HR 5896 · 97th Congress · International Affairs
A bill to condition United States Military support for El Salvador on participation by the Government of El Salvador in negotiations with all major parties to the conflict which are willing to engage, without preconditions, in such negotiations for the purpose of achieving a cease-fire and an equitable political solution to the hostilities.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.(1982-03-24)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit U.S. military support for El Salvador after a specified date unless the President certifies to Congress that El Salvador's government: (1) is negotiating in good faith with all parties that are willing to participate without prior conditions in order to achieve a cease-fire and an equitable political solution; or (2) cannot proceed with the negotiations because certain revolutionary parties are unwilling to participate without prior conditions. Defines U.S. military support. Excludes from such definition the use of U.S. military personnel in El Salvador to: (1) meet a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States or on U.S. citizens; or (2) provide for the evacuation of U.S. citizens.…
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Cosponsors (13)
8 Democrats5 Republicans