A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States and sets termination rules for the temporary authority or funding. It relies on compliance mandates, trade restrictions, reporting requirements, and sunset clause. The main policy areas are National Security, Environment, Foreign Policy, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress finds the following: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States.
- Sets termination rules for the temporary authority or funding.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States and sets termination rules for the temporary authority or funding.
Key Policy Areas
National Security, Environment, Foreign Policy, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress finds the following: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution of the United States and sets termination rules for the temporary authority or funding.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Ruben Gallego
D-AZ | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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