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HR 4290 103th Congress House

Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1994

Official title: Providing for the Self-Defense of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Introduced: May 17, 1994 See on congress.gov
International Affairs American military assistanceArmed Forces and National SecurityArms controlArms sales
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 2, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Apr 21, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 21, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E743)
Apr 21, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 2, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1994 - Directs the President to terminate the U.S. arms embargo of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina upon receipt of a request from such government for assistance in exercising its right of self-defense under the United Nations Charter.

Authorizes the President to direct the drawdown of defense articles and services and military education and training to provide assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina if it makes such request. Limits the amount of such assistance. Bars members of the U.S. armed forces who provide such assistance from performing combatant duties outside of the United States.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · May 17, 1994
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · May 17, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4290: Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4290/
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"H.R. 4290: Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1994." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4290/.
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