US HR1069 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 13 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-09-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President is required to: (1) seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and (2) consult with Congress before introducing the U.S. Armed Forces into situations of hostilities. Expresses the sense of the House that the use of the U.S. Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional.

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Title

Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-09-13HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2018-09-13HouseIntroduced in House

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