HJRES 310
100th Congress
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A joint resolution declaring that the requirements of section 4(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution apply to the protection of reflagged vessels in the Persian Gulf by United States Armed Forces.
Introduced: June 10, 1987
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Jun 22, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Jun 10, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 10, 1987
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Provides that any use of U.S. armed forces to escort, defend, or otherwise protect any reflagged vessel in the Persian Gulf: (1) constitutes the introduction of U.S. armed forces into hostilities or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances; and (2) requires the submission to the Congress of a report pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.