House Bill 6752
118th Congress(2023-2024)
To require prompt reporting of any incident in which the Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 13, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6752
Congress
118
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the President to transmit a report to Congress within 48 hours after any incident in which the Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, except in certain circumstances as provided under the War Powers Resolution. The report must contain specified elements, including the authority or authorities under which the Armed Forces were operating when the incident occurred.
December 13, 2023
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12/13/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
12/13/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 22, 2024 4:45:31 AM