To require prompt reporting of any incident in which the Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Dec 13, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedDec 13, 2023
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
This bill requires the President to transmit a report to Congress within 48 hours after any incident in which the Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, except in certain circumstances as provided under the War Powers Resolution. The report must contain specified elements, including the authority or authorities under which the Armed Forces were operating when the incident occurred.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 13, 2023Introduced in House
- Dec 13, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2670 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 | Related bill | Dec 22, 2023 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
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- Dec 13, 2023Introduced in House
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