A bill to amend the War Powers Resolutions to require specific authorization for the introduction of United States Armed Forces into El Salvador for combat.
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.
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.
Executive Comment Requested from State.
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