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HR 3084 105th Congress House

To amend title 10, United States Code, to strengthen the limitations on participation of the Armed Forces in foreign airshows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment.

Introduced: February 12, 1998 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces abroadArts, Culture, ReligionCabinet officersCommerce
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Defense contractsDefense industriesDepartment of DefenseExhibitionsFederal officialsForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment contractorsLabor and EmploymentMilitary aircraftMilitary and naval suppliesMilitary aviationMilitary personnelMilitary readinessMilitary trainingTrade associationsTrade fairsTransportation and Public Works
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 30, 1998
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
Jan 12, 1998
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Nov 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Nov 13, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2389)
Nov 13, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 30, 1998

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits: (1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, and military personnel and equipment from participating in any airshow or trade exhibition held outside the United States; or (2) the Secretaries from using training or readiness requirements to indirectly support such a show or exhibition. Provides an exception in the case of military equipment used to support such an airshow or exhibition on behalf of a defense contractor or industrial association, as long as such contractor or association fully reimburses the United States for all incremental costs of such support.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 22, 1998
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Feb 12, 1998
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3084: To amend title 10, United States Code, to strengthen the limitations on participation of the Armed Forces in foreign airshows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3084/
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"H.R. 3084: To amend title 10, United States Code, to strengthen the limitations on participation of the Armed Forces in foreign airshows or trade exhibitions involving military equipment.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3084/.
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H.R. 3084, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3084/.
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