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- H.R.1448
H.R.1448: Reclamation of War Powers Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 9, 2017
Bill Summary
Reclamation of War Powers Act This bill prohibits funds made available for the U.S. Armed Forces from being obligated or expended for their introduction into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, in the absence of a declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency created by an attack or imminent threat of attack upon the United States,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to House Rules
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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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| March 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Himes (D-Conn.) |