Amendment sought to reduce the level of permanent stationed U.S. troops in Europe from 100,000 to 25,000 by fiscal year 2002.

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Amendment Number
162
Description
Amendment sought to reduce the level of permanent stationed U.S. troops in Europe from 100,000 to 25,000 by fiscal year 2002.
Purpose
An amendment no. 21 and printed in H. Rept. 106-175 to reduce troop levels in Europe from 100,000 to 25,000 by fiscal year 20002; excludes troops assigned to Greenland, Iceland, Azores, and those serving for more than 179 days under a military-to-military program; and does not apply in the event of war or attack on NATO member nation.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jun 10, 1999
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Shays amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 116 - 307 (Roll no. 190).
Latest Action Time
18:19:16
Submitted Date
Jun 10, 1999
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 162 — Informed