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PUBLIC LAW 93-148-NOV. 7, 1973
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(b) The table of sections for chapter oo of title 18 of the United States Code is amended by striking out of the item designated "712. Misuse of names by collecting agencies to indicate Federal agency."
and inserting in lieu thereof ••712. Misuse of names, words, emblems, or insignia.".
Approved November 3, 1973. Public Law 93-148 JOINT RESOLUTION
Concerning the war powers of Congress and the President,
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives States of America in Congress asserribted^
of the United
November 7, 1973 [H. J. Res. 542]
War Powers Resolution,
SHORT TITLE
1. This joint resolution may be cited as the " W a r Powers Resolution". SECTION
PURPOSE AND POLICY
SEC. 2. (a) I t is the purpose of this joint resolution to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities or in such situations. (b) Under article I, section 8, of the Constitution, it is specifically ^.^^^ ^^^ provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. (c) The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-inChief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces. CONSULTATION
SEC. 3. The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and after every such introduction shall consult regularly with the Congress until United States Armed Forces are no longer engaged in hostilities or have been removed from such situations. REPORTING
SEC. 4. (a) In the absence of a declaration of war, in any case in which United States Armed Forces are introduced— (1) into hos'tilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances;
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