Amendment requires the President to seek to have U.S. allies take one or more of four actions for the purpose of increasing allied defense burdensharing.

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Amendment Number
188
Description
Amendment requires the President to seek to have U.S. allies take one or more of four actions for the purpose of increasing allied defense burdensharing.
Purpose
An amendment to require the President to seek additional financial contributions from U.S. allies for maintaining U.S. forces stationed in those countries.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 19, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
20:35:42
Submitted Date
Jun 19, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 188 — Informed