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US S2391

US S2391
National Security Powers Act of 2021 Arms Export Reform Act of 2021


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Introduced
07/20/2021
In Committee
07/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for clarification and limitations with respect to the exercise of national security powers, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the National Security Powers Act of 2021 and Arms Export Reform Act of 2021, aims to clarify and limit the President's exercise of national security powers. It repeals existing authorizations for the use of military force, repeals the War Powers Resolution, and establishes new requirements for the President to obtain congressional authorization before introducing U.S. forces into hostilities. The bill also requires congressional authorization for certain arms sales, exports, leases, and loans, and reforms the National Emergencies Act to limit the President's ability to declare and renew national emergencies.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 07/20/2021)

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