Preventing Endless Armed Conflict and Engagement Act
- Last Action
- 5/12/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-12Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2021-05-12Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2205-2206)
- 2021-05-12Introduced in House
- 2021-05-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-12 (00)
Preventing Endless Armed Conflict and Engagement Act
This bill establishes requirements related to an authorization for the use of military force.
Specifically, the bill provides for the termination of any specific statutory authorization (or reauthorization thereof) not later than two years after the enactment of the authorization (or reauthorization). Further, a specific statutory authorization must specify (1) each nation, organization, or force engaged in active hostilities against the United States; (2) each country in which military force is authorized; and (3) the objective for such authorization.
The Department of Defense must submit an annual report that includes (1) a list of each authorization for the use of military force, and (2) specified information related to each authorization (e.g., the number of military personnel deployed and the expected scope and duration of operations).
Cosponsors (3)
- Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
- Chip Roy (R-TX)
- Mary Miller (R-IL)
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