Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.J.RES.66
H.J.RES.66: War Powers Amendments of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced June 19, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 19, 2019
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 19, 2019
Bill Summary
War Powers Amendments of 2019 This joint resolution revises the War Powers Resolution, a law designed to limit the President's power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities. Changes include shortening the time that Armed Forces may be involved in hostilities without congressional action and providing for judicial enforcement. The President shall remove any Armed Forces introduced into hostilities without congressional approval within 30...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 19, 2019 |
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.
|
| June 19, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |