Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HJRES 89

Bill 118 hjres 89, also known as the "Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress.

The main purpose of this bill is to require that any decision to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty must receive the advice and consent of the Senate or be authorized by an Act of Congress. This means that the President would not be able to unilaterally make such a decision without the approval of either the Senate or Congress.

Additionally, the bill authorizes related litigation, which means that if there is a dispute over the decision to suspend, terminate, or withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty, parties would be able to bring legal action to challenge or defend the decision. Overall, the goal of this bill is to ensure that any decision to alter the United States' involvement in the North Atlantic Treaty is made through a democratic process involving either the Senate or Congress, rather than being solely at the discretion of the President.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 89

Bill HJRES 89 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill HJRES 89 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2023. Bill HJRES 89's most recent activity was 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. as of September 14, 2023