HJRES 58
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
Constitutional Authorities Resolution
Introduced: May 15, 2019
Introduced by:
Moulton, Seth
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Passed Senate
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Became law
May 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1