Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HCR20

Introduced
2/21/23  

Caption

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.

Impact

The resolution seeks to assert Congressional authority over military actions, particularly in foreign conflicts. By invoking the War Powers Resolution, it aims to reaffirm the legislative branch's role in decisions about military deployments. Should the resolution pass, it would highlight a significant shift in oversight of U.S. military operations, potentially limiting the executive branch's ability to unilaterally maintain armed forces in conflicts without explicit Congressional approval.

Summary

HCR20 is a concurrent resolution directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from Syria, in accordance with section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 21, 2023, by Representative G. Aetz and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It specifies a deadline of 15 days after adoption for the troop withdrawal, emphasizing the urgency of the matter as it pertains to U.S. military engagement abroad.

Contention

Debate surrounding HCR20 may center on differing opinions about U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, with proponents arguing for less military engagement and a focus on domestic priorities, while opponents may emphasize the importance of a military presence in Syria to counter threats. This reflects broader disagreements about national security policy and the extent of military action necessary to protect American interests abroad. The resolution captures ongoing tensions regarding the balance of power between Congress and the President in matters of war and peace.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HCR21

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Syria.

US HCR40

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

US HCR30

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove all United States Armed Forces, other than United States Armed Forces assigned to protect the United States Embassy, from Somalia.

US HCR38

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

US SJR51

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

US SJR6

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Syria within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

US SJR44

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

US SCR248

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION encouraging President Donald Trump and the United States Congress to end the Syrian genocide of Christians and Alawites.

US SJR5

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

US SR515

A resolution condemning attacks by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks.

Similar Bills

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