2019 US Code
Title 50 - War and National Defense
Chapter 33 - War Powers Resolution
Sec. 1542 - Consultation; initial and regular consultations

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Citation 50 U.S.C. § 1542 (2019)
Section Name §1542. Consultation; initial and regular consultations
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 50 - WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
CHAPTER 33 - WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
Sec. 1542 - Consultation; initial and regular consultations
Contains section 1542
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 87 Stat. 555
Public Law References Public Law 93-148
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