HR 1865 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to limit the introduction of United States Armed Forces into El Salvador and Nicaragua for combat.

Introduced 1985-04-02· Sponsored by Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.(1985-04-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits obligating or spending FY 1985 or 1986 funds for the purpose of introducing U.S. armed forces into or over El Salvador or Nicaragua for combat unless: (1) the Congress has declared war or enacted specific authorization for such introduction; or (2) such introduction is necessary to meet a clear and present danger of hostile attack upon the United States, or to meet such a danger to and to protect the U.S. embassy, or to meet such a danger to and to protect and evacuate U.S. Government personnel or U.S. citizens.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (11)

6 Democrats5 Republicans