To support continued efforts to enforce United Nations sanctions against Iraq, and to prohibit offensive U.S. military action against Iraq in the absence of authorization from Congress.

Summary

Supports continued U.S. efforts, short of war, to enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions in response to the invasion of Kuwait. Bars the U.S. armed forces from initiating offensive military actions against the Iraqi armed forces unless: (1) specifically authorized to do so by an Act of the Congress; or (2) directed to do so by the President in response to an imminent attack by the Iraqi armed forces against the territory, armed forces, or citizens of the United States or an ally or friend of the United States.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 January 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

   Source: Committee

5. 31 January 1991

   Committee

   See H.J.Res.77.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] · D · Sponsor
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