To repeal the War Powers Resolution.

H.R.3065
Introduced: 
September 9, 2013
113
First
September 9, 2013
Referred to House (sub)committee

This bill would repeal the War Powers Resolution (H. J. Res. 524 of 5/3/73), which forbids the president from authorizing the use of U.S. armed forces for more than 90 days without a congressional declaration of war.

Though it does not mention any country by name, this resolution was relevant in light of the concurrent debate on U.S. intervention in Syria.

2 cosponsors (2R).

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

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