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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 15, 1993
Expresses congressional approval of the use of U.S. armed forces in Somalia exclusively for: (1) the protection of U.S. personnel, citizens, and facilities; and (2) the provision of assistance in securing open lines of communication for the free flow of supplies and relief operations. Requires all U.S. combat forces there to be under the exclusive command and control of U.S. commanders. Prohibits funding for the involvement of U.S. armed forces in Somalia after January 31, 1994. Allows such deadline to be extended if requested by the President and authorized by the Congress.
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Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R–NY
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8907-8908)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2546)
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2451-2452)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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