H.R. 1193 · 116th Congress
Reclamation of War Powers Act
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Maloney14 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill prohibits funding for the Armed Forces 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…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 13, 2019
Reclamation of War Powers Act
This bill prohibits funding for the Armed Forces 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.
Funds may be used for such a national emergency 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Reclamation of War Powers Act
Latest action (Feb 13, 2019): 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.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 13, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.