War Powers Act Enforcement Act

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34 cosponsors · 33 D, 1 R

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

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds in contravention of the War Powers Resolution. That resolution provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send the Armed Forces into hostilities.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 19, 2021

War Powers Act Enforcement Act

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: War Powers Act Enforcement Act

Latest action (Mar 19, 2021): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 19, 2021

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

No recorded floor vote found.