legislation: 97-s-728
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| 97-s-728 | 97 | s | 728 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the assignment to or presence in El Salvador of United States military personnel and to prohibit the furnishing of military and other security assistance for El Salvador. | International Affairs | 1981-03-17 | 1981-05-14 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1196 ordered to be reported. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 5 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the provision of military personnel to and the furnishing of security assistance for El Salvador unless specified conditions are met. Makes such prohibition inapplicable if the President reports to Congress and Congress adopts a concurrent resolution approving the President's determination that: (1) the Government of El Salvador is investigating and prosecuting individuals responsible for terrorism and murders, including the recent murders of U.S. citizens; (2) the Government of El Salvador has cooperated with international efforts to oppose the introduction of foreign arms or military personnel into the country and to obtain a truce and achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict; (3) Salvadoran civilians continue to have a substantial role in the Government; (4) the United States is investigating and prosecuting persons in the United States for financing terrorism in El Salvador; and (5) El Salvador specifically requests the United States for military assistance. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/728 |