US HJR58 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to report to Congress before introducing the Armed Forces into Iran. The report shall explain (1) the necessity of such an action, (2) the constitutional and legislative authority supporting it, and (3) the estimated scope and duration of the hostilities.
Title
Requiring congressional approval prior to engaging in hostilities within the sovereign country of Iran.
Sponsors
| Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2019-05-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/58/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hjres58/BILLS-116hjres58ih.pdf |
