S. 2115 — A bill to amend chapter 39 of title 10, United States Code, to enable the President to authorize the involuntary order to active duty of Selected Reservists, for a limited period, whether or not a declaration of war or national emergency has been declared. | PoliFocus

S. 211594th Congress

A bill to amend chapter 39 of title 10, United States Code, to enable the President to authorize the involuntary order to active duty of Selected Reservists, for a limited period, whether or not a declaration of war or national emergency has been declared.

Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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Summary

(Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #9 (77-0))

Authorizes the President to involuntarily order to active duty Selected Reservists, for a period not to exceed 90 days, to augment the active forces.

Provides that not more than 50,000 Selected Reservists may be on active duty under this Act at one time.

Requires the President to notify the Congress within 24 hours of his exercise of authority under this Act, and the circumstances necessitating his action and the anticipated use of such forces. Permits the termination of service by such forces by order of the President or by concurrent resolution of Congress.

States that this Act shall not be construed to amend or limit the war powers resolution Adds 10 U.S.C. 673b

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Related Legislation

H.R. 7460A bill to amend chapter 39 of title 10, United States Code, to enable the President to authorize the involuntary order to active duty of Selected Reservists, for a limited period, whether or not a declaration of war or national emergency ahs been declared.
1975-05-22Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
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Legislative Actions

1975-12-15
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-562.
1976-01-26
Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
1976-01-26
Measure considered in Senate.
1976-01-26
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #9 (77-0).
Roll Call #9 (Senate)
1976-01-26
Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #9 (77-0).
Roll Call #9 (Senate)
1976-01-27
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
1976-04-29
Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 94-1069.
1976-04-29
Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 94-1069.
1976-05-03
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
1976-05-03
Measure considered in House.
1976-05-03
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.
1976-05-03

Enacted as Public Law 94-286

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