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H.R. 2829 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

AUMF Clarification Act

H.R. 2829 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 17, 2019, sponsored by Andy Levin with 93 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 17, 2019
Co-sponsors
93
Policy area
International Affairs

What it does

AUMF Clarification Act This bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress has not authorized the use of military force against Iran. It further specifies that no previous authorization for the use of military force against anyone associated with the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, may be construed to provide authorization for the use of such force against Iran.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Andy Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 92 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 17, 2019
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (May 17, 2019)

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