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H.J.Res. 87 · 117th Congress

Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not…

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Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 117th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

120 cosponsors · 110 D, 10 R

41 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · May 31, 2022

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen within 30 days of the enactment of this joint resolution unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include sharing intelligence or providing logistical support to enable offensive strikes by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda or associated forces.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Latest action (May 31, 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 31, 2022

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.