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Reclamation of War Powers Act

USA117th CongressHR-1457| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
James A. Himes

James A. Himes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (4)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Peter Welch (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 Armed Forces funding 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. In the case of a national emergency created by an attack (or threat of attack), funds may be used 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1193
Reclamation of War Powers Act
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2021
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1193
    Reclamation of War Powers Act


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2021
    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

USA117th CongressHR-1457| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Reclamation of War Powers Act This bill prohibits Armed Forces funding 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. In the case of a national emergency created by an attack (or threat of attack), funds may be used 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1193
Reclamation of War Powers Act
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2021
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1193
    Reclamation of War Powers Act


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2021
    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 (4)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Peter Welch (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