US HJR56 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on April 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-10 - 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 terminate the use of the Armed Forces in the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention in Yemen within 30 days, unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of force.
Title
Directing the President to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces with respect to the military intervention led by Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Yemen.
Sponsors
| Rep. Justin Amash [R-MI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2019-04-10 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
International affairs
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
War and emergency powers
Yemen
Congressional oversight
International affairs
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
War and emergency powers
Yemen
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/56/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hjres56/BILLS-116hjres56ih.pdf |
