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H.J.Res. 27 (107th)

Constitutional War Powers Resolution of 2001

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Introduced

6 March 2001

Last action

14 March 2001 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

19 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Constitutional War Powers Resolution of 2001 - Repeals the War Powers Resolution. Authorizes deployment of the U.S. armed forces into hostilities outside the United States only pursuant to: (1) a declaration of war; or (2) an attack upon the United States or its territories or possessions (currently, also pursuant to specific statutory authorization). Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of Department of Defense funds for deployment of forces in contravention of such provision. Authorizes Members of Congress and persons aggrieved in a liberty or property interest adversely and directly affected to bring an action to challenge the validity of any presidential order which contravenes this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Rules, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 March 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Rules, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 March 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 March 2001

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 6 March 2001

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    Introduced in House · EN · 6 March 2001

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