House Joint Resolution 82
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
82
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.
January 7, 2020
01/07/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/07/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:11:36 AM