Reclamation of War Powers Act
Summary
Reclamation of War Powers Act This bill prohibits Armed Forces funding from being obligated or expended for the introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, in the absence of a declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat of attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Armed Forces. In the case of a national emergency created by an attack (or threat of attack), funds may be used for only 60 days. The House of Representatives or the Senate may not consider a bill or joint resolution that makes funds available in violation of these provisions. The President shall, in the case of such introduction of the Armed Forces, submit to Congress a report that includes an analysis of the threat to be countered by the use of the Armed Forces; the specific objectives and justification for those objectives; and a description of the scope, duration, cost, and likelihood of success.
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
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President
Introduced Mar 1, 2021
Last action Mar 1, 2021
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Mar 1, 2021
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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James A. Himes
DDemocratic
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Derek Kilmer
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Huffman
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Cooper
DDemocratic
Co
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
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