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HR 3129 117th Congress House International Affairs

Preventing Endless Armed Conflict and Engagement Act

Introduced: May 12, 2021 Introduced by: Cloud, Michael Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 12, 2021
Introduced in House
May 12, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2205-2206)
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Preventing Endless Armed Conflict and Engagement Act

This bill establishes requirements related to an authorization for the use of military force.

Specifically, the bill provides for the termination of any specific statutory authorization (or reauthorization thereof) not later than two years after the enactment of the authorization (or reauthorization). Further, a specific statutory authorization must specify (1) each nation, organization, or force engaged in active hostilities against the United States; (2) each country in which military force is authorized; and (3) the objective for such authorization.

The Department of Defense must submit an annual report that includes (1) a list of each authorization for the use of military force, and (2) specified information related to each authorization (e.g., the number of military personnel deployed and the expected scope and duration of operations).

What's happening now May 12, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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All 2 Republican 2
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jul 11, 2022
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Roy, Chip
Texas · Oct 28, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3129: Preventing Endless Armed Conflict and Engagement Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3129/
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