An amendment to provide that any activities by the Department of Defense that have the effect, intended or unintended, directly or indirectly, of supporting the Nicaraguan democratic resistance in Central America shall be carried out only with funds specifically authorized for that purpose. The amendment also prohibits U.S. military operations in Central America unless the President certifies that he has taken steps to ensure that no U.S. built roads, airfields, or other facilities will be used to assist the contras.

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Amendment Number
153
Description
An amendment to provide that any activities by the Department of Defense that have the effect, intended or unintended, directly or indirectly, of supporting the Nicaraguan democratic resistance in Central America shall be carried out only with funds specifically authorized for that purpose. The amendment also prohibits U.S. military operations in Central America unless the President certifies that he has taken steps to ensure that no U.S. built roads, airfields, or other facilities will be used to assist the contras.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 20, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 165 - 257 (Record Vote No: 136).
Submitted Date
May 20, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 153 — Informed