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H.R.3709: War Powers Reform Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (2 Democrats, 27 Republicans)
Bill Summary
War Powers Reform Act - Amends the War Powers Resolution to direct the President in every possible instance to submit to Congress before introducing U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated a written report setting forth the estimated scope and duration of the hostilities or involvement. Directs the President, in the absence of a declaration of war or a specific statutory...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Rules
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Dec. 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) |