Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2012

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Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2012 - Prohibits the President from deploying members of the Armed Forces into the territory, airspace, or waters of a foreign country for a military humanitarian operation unless: (1) the President submits to Congress a formal authorization request, and (2) Congress enacts a specific authorization. Defines a "military humanitarian operation" as a military operation involving the deployment of members or weapons systems of the Armed Forces where hostile activities are reasonably anticipated and with the aim of preventing or responding to a humanitarian catastrophe, including its regional consequences, or addressing a threat posed to international peace and security. Provides for the consideration of a joint resolution of approval of such use.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 May 2012

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 May 2012

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 May 2012

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