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- H.CON.RES.81
H.CON.RES.81: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Republic of Yemen.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 11, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (51 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except those engaged in operations directed at Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, within 30 days after adoption of this concurrent resolution, unless: (1) the President requests and Congress authorizes a later date, or (2) a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 11, 2017 |
UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall apply to H.Con.Res. 81 not earlier than November 2, 2017, but on the same terms that would have adhered on October 13, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 27, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Sept. 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) |