US HJR127 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 7-0)
Status: Introduced on September 18 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 18 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Declares that the state of war between the United States and the self-described Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries, which has thus been thrust upon the United States, is formally declared. Authorizes and directs the President to use all necessary and appropriate force and resources to carry on a war against the Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries.
Title
Declaring that a state of war exists between the self-described "Islamic State" and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries, and the Government and the people of the United States and making provisions to prosecute the same.
Sponsors
| Rep. Louie Gohmert [R-TX] | Rep. Michele Bachmann [R-MN] | Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX] | Rep. Paul Gosar [R-AZ] |
| Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD] | Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
International affairs
Iraq
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers
Syria
Terrorism
War and emergency powers
Congressional oversight
International affairs
Iraq
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers
Syria
Terrorism
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-joint-resolution/127/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hjres127/BILLS-113hjres127ih.pdf |
