118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4928National Security Reforms and Accountability Act

To provide for clarification and limitations with respect to the exercise of national security powers, and for other purposes.

International affairs
Introduced Jul 26, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Referred
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Foreign Affairs · T&I · Rules
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill limits presidential authorities related to, and increases congressional oversight of, introducing U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities, arms transactions, and national emergencies. The bill makes various changes to the War Powers Resolution, which provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send U.S. forces into hostilities. These changes include requiring specific statutory authorization for, and revising congressional procedures to approve or disapprove of, the introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds for any activity of U.S. forces that lacks the required authorization. The President must...

Provisions · 20 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Timeline · 5 actions
Jul 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jul 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
Jul 26, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
Jul 26, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.