H.R.1212: Restoring Essential constitutional Constraints for Libyan Action Involving the Military Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced March 29, 2011
  • Latest Major Action March 29, 2011

Bill Summary

Restoring Essential constitutional Constraints for Libyan Action Involving the Military Act or RECLAIM Act - Directs the President to cease the use of force in, or directed at, Libya by U.S. Armed Forces, unless a subsequent Act specifically authorizes such use of force. Prohibits any funds available to any U.S. department or agency from being used for such use of force, unless a subsequent Act specifically so authorizes.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Referred to House Armed Services
March 29, 2011

Introduced in the House by Justin Amash (I-Mich.)

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