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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 15, 2021International Affairs
S.J.Res. 17

A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Apr 6, 2022)

This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty. No funds may be used to support any efforts to suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the treaty unless (1) both the House and the Senate pass a joint resolution approving withdrawal by a two-thirds vote, or (2) the funds are used pursuant to an act of Congress.

The President shall notify Congress in writing of any effort to suspend, denounce, or withdraw from the treaty at least 180 days before taking such action. The President must also consult with Congress before providing such written notification.

This joint resolution also authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel and the General Counsel of the House of Representatives to represent Congress in judicial proceedings related to actions that are inconsistent with this resolution.

What just happenedApr 6, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA](D-VA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors10 D6 R1 I
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  1. Apr 6, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.

  2. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Apr 6, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Mar 29, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1990-1991)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateApr 6, 202225

This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty. No funds may be used to support any efforts to suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the treaty unless (1) both the House and the Senate pass a joint resolution approving withdrawal by a two-thirds vote, or (2) the funds are used pursuant to an act of Congress.

The President shall notify Congress in writing of any effort to suspend, denounce, or withdraw from the treaty at least 180 days before taking such action. The President must also consult with Congress before providing such written notification.

This joint resolution also authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel and the General Counsel of the House of Representatives to represent Congress in judicial proceedings related to actions that are inconsistent with this resolution.

Introduced in SenateApr 15, 2021

This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty. No funds shall be authorized or appropriated to support any efforts to withdraw from the treaty without the Senate's approval by a two-thirds vote or an act of Congress.

The President shall notify Congress in writing of any effort to suspend, denounce, or withdraw from the treaty no later than 48 hours after such action.

This joint resolution also authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel and the General Counsel of the House of Representatives to represent Congress in judicial proceedings related to actions that are inconsistent with this resolution.

A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to… — Informed