War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act
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This legislation amends the War Powers Resolution to expand its expedited procedures to include joint resolutions. It modifies sections 5(c) and 7 of the existing law, ensuring that joint resolutions receive similar congressional action and priority consideration as concurrent resolutions.
A significant change introduces a 20-hour debate limit in both the Senate and House of Representatives when considering a Presidential veto of such a joint resolution. Crucially, the bill mandates that these priority procedures apply to any joint resolution seeking the removal of United States Armed Forces involved in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, thereby enhancing Congress's ability to act swiftly in such situations.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
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