HR 5932 · 97th Congress · Congress

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982

Introduced 1982-03-23· Sponsored by Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1982-03-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of U.S. armed forces in El Salvador for combat unless: (1) Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such use of U.S. armed forces; (2) the armed forces are necessary to meet a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States; or (3) they are necessary to meet a clear and present danger to U.S. citizens and to evacuate the U.S. citizens. Requires the President to describe in a report to Congress the grounds for sending the troops into El Salvador if they were not sent pursuant to a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican