A bill to amend the War Powers Resolution to require specific authorization before the introduction of any United States Armed Forces into hostilities in El Salvador, and for other purposes.
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.
Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on International Security and Scientific Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs.
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