Bills · HR 1936
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1936International Affairs
No Invading Allies Act
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the balance of power between the President and Congress when it comes to deciding on military action, particularly against friendly nations. In recent decades, there have been ongoing debates about the extent of presidential authority to commit U.S. forces abroad without explicit Congressional approval.
If this bill becomes law, it would legally prevent any future U.S. President from using military funds to invade or seize territory from Canada, Panama, or Greenland, barring a direct attack on the U.S. or specific Congressional action. This reinforces the principle that major military engagements, especially against allies, should be a collective decision involving both the executive and legislative branches. If it doesn't become law, the existing framework for presidential war powers would remain, which some argue offers too much latitude for unilateral executive action.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of U.S. Armed Forces funds to invade or seize territory from Canada, the Republic of Panama, or Greenland.
This directly prevents military action against these specific nations by cutting off funding, unless specific conditions are met.
PROVISION 02
Establishes exceptions for this prohibition if Congress declares war, provides specific authorization, or if the U.S. is under attack or imminent threat of attack.
These exceptions define the narrow circumstances under which such military action could still proceed, ensuring Congress has a role in critical decisions.
PROVISION 03
Limits the use of emergency funds for military action in response to an attack on the U.S. to a 60-day period unless Congress provides further authorization.
This ensures that even in urgent situations, Congress retains ultimate control over prolonged military engagements.
PROVISION 04
States that the U.S. remains committed to a rules-based international order, democratic values, and its alliances, and opposes territorial aggression.
This provision clarifies the underlying foreign policy principles that the bill aims to support and reaffirm.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Rhode Island
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 12 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 25
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1229)
MAR 6
Introduced in House
MAR 6
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1936
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionMar 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
House BillHR 1936International Affairs
No Invading Allies Act
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
12
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