Should the Use of American Forces in Syria be Barred Without Congressional Authorization? (H.R. 1923)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is H.R. 1923?
(Updated March 22, 2018)
This bill would prohibit the use of U.S. military forces to carry out offensive combat operations in Syria without a specific authorization from Congress.
The legislation’s text is one sentence long.
Argument in favor
The U.S. shouldn’t be carrying out offensive combat operations in Syria without specific authorization from Congress.
Argument opposed
Military actions in Syria are covered by an existing authorization to use force against terror groups that took effect years ago.
Impact
The U.S. military; Congress; and the President.
Cost of H.R. 1923
A CBO cost estimate is unavailable.
Additional Info
In-Depth: Sponsoring Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA) introduced this bill to prevent offensive military operations from being carried out in Syria without congressional authorization:
“A few weeks ago, when the Trump administration announced the deployment of more U.S. troops into Syria, I began working with other Members of Congress on legislation requiring the President to seek Congressional authorization first. That bipartisan legislation, H.R. 1923 was filed on Wednesday. The missile strike occurred on Thursday. An interesting coincidence with unforeseen timing — but a clearly foreseeable situation. What is done cannot be undone, but from this point forward the President must seek from Congress the authorization that our Constitution requires before he takes any further military action in Syria.”
This legislation was introduced with the support of one original cosponsor, Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC).
Media:
Summary by Eric Revell
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