H.R. 1566 (106th): Military Operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Limitation Act of 1999

Introduced:
Apr 27, 1999 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tillie Fowler [R-FL4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 27, 1999, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 1999
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (4R) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is specifically authorized by law.

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Last updated Apr 27, 1999.
2 pages

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4/27/1999--Introduced.
Military Operations in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Limitation Act of 1999 - Prohibits the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense from being expended for the deployment of U.S. ground troops in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless such deployment is specifically authorized by law. Declares that such prohibition shall not apply to the initiation of missions specifically limited to rescuing U.S. military personnel or citizens there.

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