HCONRES-81 : Still Just a Bill

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except those engaged in operations directed at Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, within 30 days after adoption of this concurrent resolution, unless: (1) the President requests and Congress authorizes a later date, or (2) a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-10-11FloorUNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall apply to H.Con.Res. 81 not earlier than November 2, 2017, but on the same terms that would have adhered on October 13, 2017. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-09-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2017-09-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • War and emergency powers
  • Middle East
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Yemen

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