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Constitutional Authorities Resolution

Introduced: May 15, 2019 Introduced by: Moulton, Seth Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Constitutional Authorities Resolution

This joint resolution directs the President to report to Congress before introducing the Armed Forces into Iran. The report shall explain (1) the necessity of such an action, (2) the constitutional and legislative authority supporting it, and (3) the estimated scope and duration of the hostilities.

What's happening now May 15, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · May 16, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 58: Constitutional Authorities Resolution. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-58/
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"H.J. Res. 58: Constitutional Authorities Resolution." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-58/.
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H.J. Res. 58, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-58/.
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[H.J. Res. 58: Constitutional Authorities Resolution](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-58/)
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