War Powers Resolution

Summary

War Powers Resolution - Presents the reaffirmation by the Congress of its powers under the constitution to declare war. Provides that in any case in which the President without a declaration of war by the Congress: (1) commits United States military forces to armed conflict; (2) commits military forces equipped for combat to the territory, airspace, or waters of a foreign nation, except for deployments which relate solely to supply, repair, or training of United States forces, or for humanitarian or other peaceful purposes or (3) substantially enlarges military forces already located in a foreign nation; the President shall submit promptly to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President pro tempore of the Senate a report in writing. Provides that such report shall include the following: (A) the circumstances necessitating his action; (B) the constitutional, legislative, and treaty provisions under the authority of which he took such action, together with his reasons for not seeking specific prior congressional authorization; (C) the estimated scope of activities; and (4) such other information as the President may deem useful to the Congress in the fulfillment of its constitutional responsibilities with respect to committing the Nation to war. Requires both Houses of Congress upon receipt of such a report to immediately proceed to the consideration of the question whether Congress shall authorize the use of the Armed Forces. Provides that this resolution shall take effect on the date of its enactment.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1973

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