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]
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.
Title
Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.
Sponsors
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-09-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2018-09-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Syria
War and emergency powers
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Syria
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/1069/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres1069/BILLS-115hres1069ih.pdf |