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US HJRes89
US HJRes89Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
In Committee
09/14/2023
09/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
JOINT RESOLUTION Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution establishes that the President cannot suspend, terminate, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty, a significant defense alliance formed in 1949, without either the approval of the Senate (requiring a two-thirds majority vote) or a formal Act of Congress. It also prohibits the use of any funds to support such actions unless Congress explicitly approves them through a joint resolution with a two-thirds vote or an Act of Congress. Furthermore, the President must consult with the Senate and House Foreign Relations committees before taking any steps to withdraw from the treaty and must notify them in writing at least 180 days in advance. The resolution also authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel and the House General Counsel to initiate or intervene in legal proceedings to oppose any unauthorized withdrawal from the treaty, ensuring that Congress has the means to defend its role in treaty matters.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (35)
Jenn McClellan (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Colin Allred (D),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Al Green (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Richard McCormick (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
David Trone (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/14/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/89/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hjres89/BILLS-118hjres89ih.pdf |
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