A joint resolution declaring that the requirements of section 4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution apply to the protection of reflagged vessels in the Persian Gulf by United States Armed Forces.

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Introduced

10 June 1987

Last action

22 June 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

Sponsors

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

Subjects

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Summary

Provides that any use of U.S. armed forces to escort, defend, or otherwise protect any reflagged vessel in the Persian Gulf: (1) constitutes the introduction of U.S. armed forces into hostilities or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances; and (2) requires the submission to the Congress of a report pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.

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Timeline

10 June 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
10 June 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 June 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 June 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-joint-resolution/310
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