VoterlyH.Con.Res. 83: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran.
116th Congress · Sponsored from Michigan · In committee
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2020-01-08
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 162
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8] introduced H.Con.Res. 83. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Con.Res. 83 do?
This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent a…
Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 83?
Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8] (D) of Michigan is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Con.Res. 83?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Con.Res. 83 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.