Hostilities Act of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hostilities Act of 1987 - Requires the President to consult and confer with the Congress whenever U.S. armed forces are introduced: (1) into hostilities or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances; (2) into the territory, airspace, or waters of a foreign nation while equipped for combat; or (3) in numbers which substantially enlarge U.S. armed forces equipped for combat already located in a foreign nation. Requires that such consultation take place before the President decides to introduce U.S. armed forces in such situations, except in exceptional and compelling circumstances, where such consultation must take place within 48 hours after such a decision is made. Specifies the Members of Congress to be involved in such a consultation. Requires the President, in the absence of a declaration of war, to submit a written report to the Congress within 48 hours after U.S. armed forces are introduced into or involved in situations requiring a consultation with the Congress. Requires the report to include the justification and authority for the use of U.S. armed forces and the estimated scope and duration of hostilities. Requires the Pr…