Reclamation of War Powers Act

HR 3370, the Reclamation of War Powers Act, requires the President to obtain either a declaration of war, specific congressional authorization, or a national emergency from an attack to deploy U.S. troops into hostilities or imminent conflict. It directly affects the President’s military deployment authority and requires Congress to review such actions. Key mechanisms include a strict ban on using funds for military action without one of these three authorizations, a 60-day limit on emergency deployments, and mandatory reporting: the President must submit a detailed report within 48 hours for emergency actions and every 90 days thereafter. The bill aims to clarify constitutional war powers by reinforcing Congress's role in authorizing military force.