Amendment limits the U.S. share of payments for the cost of NATO expansion to 10 percent of the total cost or $2 billion whichever is less; and if at any time the U.S. share exceeds 10 percent, then no funds may be expended until the percentage is reduced to 10 percent.

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Amendment Number
193
Description
Amendment limits the U.S. share of payments for the cost of NATO expansion to 10 percent of the total cost or $2 billion whichever is less; and if at any time the U.S. share exceeds 10 percent, then no funds may be expended until the percentage is reduced to 10 percent.
Purpose
An amendment to prohibit any increase of U.S. Armed Forces personnel permanently stationed in Europe due to increased membership in NATO.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 23, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A010) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:41:54
Submitted Date
Jun 23, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 193 — Informed