US HB2354 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 86-0)
Status: Introduced on April 25 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-25 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 25 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-25 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits funds from being used for kinetic military operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes such an action, with various exceptions such as in response to an imminent threat. ("Kinetic military operations" typically refers to active military actions, in contrast to latent operations or cyberwarfare.)
Title
Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act of 2019
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-25 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2019-04-25 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2019-04-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1039 (Same As) 2019-04-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
International affairs
Iran
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
International affairs
Iran
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2354/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2354/BILLS-116hr2354ih.pdf |
