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H.R.3319 / 103rd Congress

To impose limitations on the placing of United States Armed Forces under the operational control of a foreign national acting on behalf of the United Nations.

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 20, 1993

Prohibits funds appropriated or otherwise available to the Department of Defense from being obligated or expended for activities of any element of the armed forces that is under the operational control of a foreign national acting on behalf of the United Nations, unless the President certifies to the Congress that such operational control is necessary to protect vital U.S. national security interests. Requires a follow-up report from the President to the Congress within ten days after such a certification. Provides an exception to such prohibition in the case of elements involving fewer than 100 members of the armed forces in any one country.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3] · R–NE

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
  • Armed Services Committee
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    1. Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.

    2. Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

    4. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    5. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    6. Introduced in House

    7. Introduced in House

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