Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President is required to: (1) seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and (2) consult with Congress before introducing the U.S. Armed Forces into situations of hostilities. Expresses the sense of the House that the use of the U.S. Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.
USA115th CongressHRES-1069| House
| Updated: 9/13/2018
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President is required to: (1) seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and (2) consult with Congress before introducing the U.S. Armed Forces into situations of hostilities. Expresses the sense of the House that the use of the U.S. Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional.
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRussiaSyriaWar and emergency powers