legislation: 100-sjres-305

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100-sjres-305 100 sjres 305 Persian Gulf Policy Act of 1988 International Affairs 1988-04-26 1988-06-06 Returned to the Committee on Foreign Relations by virtue of Senate sustaining the point of order against the privileged status. Senate Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] WA D A000031 0 Persian Gulf Policy Act of 1988 - Declares that the reporting requirements of the War Powers Resolution became operative with respect to U.S. armed forces in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988, and that this Act is intended to constitute statutory authorization for the continued use of U.S. armed forces under that Resolution. Authorizes the President to continue to deploy U.S. armed forces in the Persian Gulf, but allows the use of such forces to convoy or escort vessels owned by any government or national of a country bordering the Gulf as of June 1, 1987, only until three months after the expiration of the 60-day period specified in the Resolution (beyond which the specific authorization of the Congress, a declaration of war, or other extenuating circumstances are required). 2025-08-28T20:07:57Z  

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