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Reclamation of War Powers Act

USA116th CongressHR-1193| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2019
James A. Himes

James A. Himes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (16)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
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.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 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.

Armed Forces and National Security

Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingLegislative rules and procedureMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Reclamation of War Powers Act

USA116th CongressHR-1193| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2019
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.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
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.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 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.
James A. Himes

James A. Himes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (16)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingLegislative rules and procedureMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers