On the recordApril 8, 2019
This bill very simply restates the law as already enforced in the War Powers Act and laid out in our Constitution that any military force with respect to Venezuela must be authorized by Congress.
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congress.govThis bill very simply restates the law as already enforced in the War Powers Act and laid out in our Constitution that any military force with respect to Venezuela must be authorized by Congress.
Cicilline asserts the bill reinforces Congressional authority over military action in Venezuela.
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