H.J.Res. 37
Referred to CommitteeDirecting the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2/14/2019 • Senate
Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activities include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda.
The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing the risks that would be posed (1) if the United States were to cease supporting operations with respect to the conflict in Yemen, and (2) if Saudi Arabia were to cease sharing Yemen-related intelligence with the United States.
Passed House • 2/13/2019
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H.J. Res. 37, a Joint Resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on February 6, 2019
Published: February 8, 2019
H. J. Res. 37, a Joint Resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on February 6, 2019
Published: February 8, 2019
Amendments (2)
This bill has 2 amendments proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (2)
On Passage
February 13, 2019
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
February 13, 2019
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 30, 2019
Committee Review
February 6, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Floor Debate
February 13, 2019
Passed Chamber
February 13, 2019
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
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Committee Reports (1)
Related Bills (4)
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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.