An amendment to provide additional exceptions to the limitation on introduction of United States troops into Nicaragua. First, the amendment would permit the introduction of U.S. forces into Nicaragua to meet a danger of an attack on any country allied with the U.S.; Second, the limitation would be lifted in response to a kidnapping involving citizens of an allied country, such as Honduras or Costa Rica; Third, the limitation would automatically expire if MIG aircraft (or aircraft with similar capabilities) were introduced into Nicaragua.

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Amendment Number
150
Description
An amendment to provide additional exceptions to the limitation on introduction of United States troops into Nicaragua. First, the amendment would permit the introduction of U.S. forces into Nicaragua to meet a danger of an attack on any country allied with the U.S.; Second, the limitation would be lifted in response to a kidnapping involving citizens of an allied country, such as Honduras or Costa Rica; Third, the limitation would automatically expire if MIG aircraft (or aircraft with similar capabilities) were introduced into Nicaragua.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 20, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
May 20, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 150 — Informed