Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 13, 2018International Affairs
H.Res. 1069
Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 13, 2018)
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.
What just happenedSep 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2](D-HI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 13, 2018
- Sep 13, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Sep 13, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 13, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House