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US HR966

US HR966
Walter B. Jones Restoring Power to Congress Act


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Introduced
02/05/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force. This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Walter B. Jones Restoring Power to Congress Act, repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that was signed into law on September 18, 2001. The AUMF provided the legal basis for the use of military force in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This bill would eliminate that authorization one year after the date of enactment, effectively returning the power to declare war to Congress, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 02/05/2019)

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