US HB1923 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 5 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 5 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To prohibit the use of members of the United States Armed Forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria. This bill prohibits the President from using members of the Armed Forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria unless Congress has enacted a specific authorization for such use.
Title
To prohibit the use of members of the United States Armed Forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria.
Sponsors
| Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2017-04-05 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
International affairs
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Syria
War and emergency powers
Congressional oversight
International affairs
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Syria
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1923/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1923/BILLS-115hr1923ih.pdf |
