113 HR 2507 IH: War Powers Protection Act of 2013 U.S. House of Representatives 2013-06-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2507 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 26, 2013 Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Amash, Mr. Jones, Mr. Yoho, Mr. Roe of Tennessee, Mr. Brooks of Alabama, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Meadows, Mr. DesJarlais, and Mr. Gohmert) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services and Select Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 A BILL To restrict funds related to escalating United States military involvement in Syria.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the War Powers Protection Act of 2013.

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Prohibition on funds to escalate United States military involvement in Syria

(a)

In general

No funds made available to the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, or any other agency or entity of the United States involved in intelligence activities may be obligated or expended for the purpose of, or in a manner which would have the effect of, supporting, directly or indirectly, military or paramilitary operations in Syria by any nation, group, organization, movement, or individual. (b)

Duration of prohibition

The prohibition under subsection (a) shall cease to apply only with a formal declaration of war pursuant to article I, section 8 of the Constitution. (c)

Quarterly reports

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to Congress a report on assistance provided to groups, organizations, movements, and individuals in Syria.