HR 5227 · 99th Congress · International Affairs
Separation of Powers Act of 1986
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.(1986-08-19)
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Separation of Powers Act of 1986 - Repeals the War Powers Resolution. Deletes the provision contained in the law providing for an early warning system in Sinai that permits the Congress to require the removal of U.S. civilian personnel assigned to Sinai if the Congress by concurrent resolution determines that the safety of such personnel is jeopardized or that continuation of their role is no longer necessary. Amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to repeal the authority of the Congress to terminate a declaration of a national emergency by concurrent resolution. Amends the Neutrality Act of 1939 to repeal the provision that authorizes the Congress by concurrent resolution to declare that a state a war exists between foreign states. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to delete certain provisions that give the Congress the authority to limit certain international aid programs, including nuclear transfers, by adopting a concurrent resolution. Deletes the provision prohibiting the use of foreign aid funds to train the police forces of foreign countries. Changes certain provisions relating to the Department of Defense that give the Congress the authority to limit…
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