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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.
12/15/2023, 3:50 PM
Summary of Bill HCONRES 20
Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 20, also known as the Directing the President to Remove US Armed Forces from Syria Resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to invoke section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to require the President to withdraw the United States Armed Forces from Syria.
The bill highlights the ongoing military presence of US troops in Syria and calls for their removal. It emphasizes the importance of Congress's role in authorizing the use of military force and asserts that the deployment of US forces in Syria without congressional approval is unconstitutional.
The legislation directs the President to remove all US Armed Forces from Syria within 30 days of the resolution's enactment, unless Congress authorizes their continued presence. It also requires the President to consult with Congress on a strategy for the withdrawal of troops and the transition of responsibilities to other entities. The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns about the US military presence in Syria and the need for congressional oversight of military actions. Supporters argue that the resolution is necessary to uphold the constitutional separation of powers and prevent unauthorized military interventions. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 20 seeks to assert Congress's authority over the use of military force and ensure that decisions regarding US military involvement in Syria are made in a transparent and accountable manner.
The bill highlights the ongoing military presence of US troops in Syria and calls for their removal. It emphasizes the importance of Congress's role in authorizing the use of military force and asserts that the deployment of US forces in Syria without congressional approval is unconstitutional.
The legislation directs the President to remove all US Armed Forces from Syria within 30 days of the resolution's enactment, unless Congress authorizes their continued presence. It also requires the President to consult with Congress on a strategy for the withdrawal of troops and the transition of responsibilities to other entities. The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns about the US military presence in Syria and the need for congressional oversight of military actions. Supporters argue that the resolution is necessary to uphold the constitutional separation of powers and prevent unauthorized military interventions. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 20 seeks to assert Congress's authority over the use of military force and ensure that decisions regarding US military involvement in Syria are made in a transparent and accountable manner.
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 20
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Syria within 15 days of the adoption of this concurrent resolution.
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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 20
Bill HCONRES 20 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2023. Bill HCONRES 20 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023. Bill HCONRES 20's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 20
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 20
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 20
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 20
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