Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4140
115th Congress(2017-2018)
No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 26, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 26, 2017
Latest Action
Oct 26, 2017
Origin Chamber
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Type
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Bill Number
4140
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
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Summary

No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a conflict on the Korean peninsula would have catastrophic consequences; (2) actions and statements that increase tensions between the United States and North Korea should be avoided; and (3) the President should engage in talks with North Korea to reduce tensions and improve communication, initiate negotiations to achieve a diplomatic agreement to halt and eventually reverse North Korea's nuclear pursuits, and move toward denuclearization and a permanent peace in the Korean peninsula.

Funds available to the Department of Defense or to any other federal department or agency may not be used to launch a military strike against North Korea or otherwise introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities in North Korea before the earlier of: (1) the date on which Congress declares war on North Korea, or (2) the date of an authorization that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution and that is enacted after the enactment of this bill. Such prohibition shall not apply to military force used to: (1) repel a sudden attack on the United States, its territories or possessions, its Armed Forces, or its allies; or (2) rescue or remove U. S. personnel.

Text (1)
October 26, 2017
Actions (2)
10/26/2017
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.
10/26/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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