HR 926 · 93th Congress · Congressional-executive relations

A bill to make rules respecting military hostilities in the absence of a declaration of war.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes rules to govern the Armed Forces in military hostilities where there is no declaration of war. Specifies that the Armed Forces may act to: (1) repel a sudden attack of the United States; (2) repel an attack against the Armed Forces on the high seas or while lawfully stationed in a foreign territory; (3) protect United States nationals abroad; and (4) comply with a national commitment resulting from a treaty or other legislative instrumentality intended to give effect to such commitment. Provides for the cut-off of military hostilities after 30 days unless such hostilities are sustained by legislative enactment or by a declaration of war. Excludes from coverage under this Act military hostilities undertaken before the effective date of the Act.…

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