To restrict funds related to escalating United States military involvement in Syria.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Thomas Massie
Sponsor. Representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional district. Republican.
113th Congress (2013–2015)
This bill was introduced on June 26, 2013, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
13 Cosponsors (13 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Representative Massie Introduces Amendments to Block Unauthorized U.S. Military Involvement in Syria and Egypt”
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Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY4]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 18, 2013
“Jones speaks out against unconstitutional military action in syria”
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Rep. Walter B. Jones [R-NC3, 1995-2019]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jun 27, 2013
“PRESS RELEASE: Representative Massie Introduces Bill to Block Unauthorized U.S. Military Aid to Syrian Rebels”
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Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY4]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 27, 2013
History
Jun 26, 2013
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Introduced
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H.R. 2507 (113th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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