2014 US Code
Title 50 - War and National Defense (Sections 1 - 3751)
Chapter 33 - War Powers Resolution (Sections 1541 - 1548)
Sec. 1542 - Consultation; initial and regular consultations

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHAPTER 33 - WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
Sec. 1542 - Consultation; initial and regular consultations
Containssection 1542
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 93-148, §3, Nov. 7, 1973, 87 Stat. 555.
Statutes at Large Reference87 Stat. 555
Public and Private LawPublic Law 93-148

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50 U.S.C. § 1542 (2014)
§1542. Consultation; initial and regular consultations

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.

(Pub. L. 93–148, §3, Nov. 7, 1973, 87 Stat. 555.)

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