US Congress House Joint Resolution 65 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 8 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-09-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution This bill authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces as necessary in order to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, and that nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President exercises the authority described in this resolution and every 60 days thereafter, the President shall report to Congress on the specific actions taken pursuant to such authority.

Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution

Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-09-08	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2015-09-08	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1230)
2015-09-08	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-joint-resolution/65/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hjres65/BILLS-114hjres65ih.pdf