War Powers Amendments of 2013

H.J.RES.60
Introduced: 
September 11, 2013
113
First
September 11, 2013
Referred to House (sub)committee

In order to ‘fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the U.S.,’ this resolution would restrict executive power to commit U.S. armed forces abroad.

Specifically, it would install an entirely new protocol for U.S. military engagement, altering the paradigm established by the War Powers Act of 1973. The new restrictions would, inter alia, require the president to consult with Congress after each instance of U.S. troop deployment, greatly restrict justifications for troop deployment, and install rigid new congressional oversight measures.

Though this resolution does not directly mention the Syrian conflict, its introduction was contemporaneous with the debate over U.S. intervention in Syria.

1 cosponsor (1R).

See also: H.R. 3065 of 9/9/13.

Last major action: 9/11/13 referred to House Cmtes. on Foreign Affairs and Rules.

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