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H.R.8435

War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

Introduced·4/22/26

War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act amends the War Powers Resolution to establish priority procedures for joint resolutions regarding.

The War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act amends the War Powers Resolution to include joint resolutions in the priority procedures for congressional action. This applies when a joint resolution is introduced in either House that requires the removal of U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions, and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization.

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Foreign Affairs Committee
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History

Apr 22

House

Introduced in House

Apr 22

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.