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HR276 • 2025

A Resolution urging the President of the United States to adhere to the Constitution of the United States and the War Powers Resolution by seeking and obtaining explicit authorization from Congress before engaging United States Armed Forces in any hostilities involving foreign nations.

A Resolution urging the President of the United States to adhere to the Constitution of the United States and the War Powers Resolution by seeking and obtaining explicit authorization from Congress before engaging United States Armed Forces in any hostilities involving foreign nations.

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Sponsor
WAXMAN
Last action
2025-06-30
Official status
Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 30, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-30 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 30, 2025

Official Summary Text

A Resolution urging the President of the United States to adhere to the Constitution of the United States and the War Powers Resolution by seeking and obtaining explicit authorization from Congress before engaging United States Armed Forces in any hostilities involving foreign nations.