HR 6192 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982

Introduced 1982-04-28· Sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]· 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: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1982-05-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1982 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to require a declaration of war or specific congressional authorization before U.S. armed forces may be introduced into El Salvador for combat. States that the provisions of the War Powers Resolution shall not apply if U.S. armed forces are introduced into El Salvador for combat because of: (1) a clear and present danger of attack upon the United States; or (2) a clear and present danger to, and to provide the evacuation of, U.S. citizens.…

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