Provides that in the absence of a declaration of war by the Congress or of a military attack upon the United States, the Armed Forces of the United States shall not be committed to combat or introduced into a situation where combat is imminent or likely at any place outside of the United States, its territories and possessions, without prior notice to and specific prior authorizations by the Congress, except in case of emergency or necessity, the existence of which emergency or necessity is to be determined by the President of the United States.
States that when the President determines that any emergency exists and commits the Armed Forces, without prior notice to and authorization by the Congress, he shall report such action to the Congress in writing within twenty-four hours.
Requires Congress, within 90 days, to either approve, ratify, confirm, and authorize the continuation of the action taken by the President and reported to the Congress, or disapprove and require the discontinuation of the same.
Provides that if the Congress approves the continuation of the President's action, the President shall thereafter report to the Congress at intervals of not more than six months as to the progress of any hostilities involved and as to the status of the situation. Requires the Congress, within thirty days after the receipt of each such six-month report, to again take action to either approve the continuation of the action or to disapprove and require its discontinuance.
Provides that if the Congress fails to adopt legislation either approving or disapproving the action of the President, such failure shall be taken to be an approval, ratification, and confirmation of the action of the President.
Sets forth the procedure to be followed by Congress on any bill or resolution introduced pursuant to this Act. individuals in their own homes.
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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