S. 3176 (112th): Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2012

Introduced:
May 14, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jim Webb [D-VA]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 14, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 14, 2012
Referred to Committee May 14, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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Senate Foreign Relations

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Full Title

A bill to provide that the President must seek congressional approval before engaging members of the United States Armed Forces in military humanitarian operations.

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Last updated May 14, 2012.
8 pages

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5/14/2012--Introduced.
Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2012 - Prohibits the President from deploying members of the Armed Forces into the territory, airspace, or waters of a foreign country for a military humanitarian operation unless:
(1) the President submits to Congress a formal authorization request, and
(2) Congress enacts a specific authorization.
Defines a "military humanitarian operation" as a military operation involving the deployment of members or weapons systems of the Armed Forces where hostile activities are reasonably anticipated and with the aim of preventing or responding to a humanitarian catastrophe, including its regional consequences, or addressing a threat posed to international peace and security.
Provides for the consideration of a joint resolution of approval of such use.

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