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- S.J.RES.13
S.J.RES.13: A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 23, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.
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| May 23, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |