Requiring the President to seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the United States Armed Forces against any adversary.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President is required to: (1) seek congressional authorization prior to any engagement of the U.S. Armed Forces against Syria, Iran, or Russia; and (2) consult with Congress before introducing the U.S. Armed Forces into situations of hostilities. Expresses the sense of the House that the use of the U.S. Armed Forces without congressional authorization is illegal and unconstitutional.

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Timeline

1. 13 September 2018

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 13 September 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 September 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House · 13 September 2018 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] · R · Sponsor
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