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PA HR276
Resolution
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Waxman
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AI Summary
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives urges the President to seek and obtain explicit Congressional authorization before engaging U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities with foreign nations
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Cites Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution granting Congress sole power to declare war, and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 limiting presidential authority to deploy troops
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Affirms that unauthorized military action violates constitutional war powers and sets a dangerous precedent for unilateral war-making
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Calls for full transparency, public Congressional debate, and a vote before the nation enters any foreign war
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Secretary of Defense, Speaker of the U.S. House, and all Pennsylvania members of Congress
Legislative Description
Urging the President of the United States to adhere to the Constitution of the United States and the War Powers Resolution by seeking and obtaining explicit authorization from Congress before engaging United States Armed Forces in any hostilities involving foreign nations.
Last Action
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
6/30/2025