INVOLVEMENT OF ARMED FORCES IN SOMALIA.

SEC. 1512. INVOLVEMENT OF ARMED FORCES IN SOMALIA. (a) Sense of Congress Regarding United States Policy Toward Somalia.— (1) Since United States Armed Forces made significant contributions under Operation Restore Hope towards the establishment of a secure environment for humanitarian relief operations and restoration of peace in the region to end the humanitarian disaster that had claimed more than 300,000 lives. (2) Since the mission of United States forces in support of the United Nations appears to be evolving from the establishment of “a secure environment for humanitarian relief oper-107 STAT. 1841ations,” as set out in United Nations Security Council Resolution 794 of December 3, 1992, to one of internal security and nation building. (b) Statement of Congressional Policy.— (1) Consultation with the congress.—The President should consult closely with the Congress regarding United States policy with respect to Somalia, including in particular the deployment of United States Armed Forces in that country, whether under United Nations or United States command. (2) Planning.—The United States shall facilitate the assumption of the functions of United States forces by the United Nations. (3) Reporting requirement.— (A) The President shall ensure that the goals and objectives supporting deployment of United States forces to Somalia and a description of the mission, command arrangements, size, functions, location, and anticipated duration in Somalia of those forces are clearly articulated and provided in a detailed report to the Congress by October 15, 1993. (B) Such report shall include the status of planning to transfer the function contained in paragraph (2). (4) Congressional approval.—Upon reporting under the requirements of paragraph (3) Congress believes the President should by November 15, 1993, seek and receive congressional authorization in order for the deployment of United States forces to Somalia to continue.