Expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to complete their assigned missions.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Feb 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 64, expresses the opinion of Congress regarding funding for American troops. It states that Congress should not cut or reduce funds for troops in the field if doing so would jeopardize their safety or their ability to carry out their missions. The resolution emphasizes Congress's constitutional power of the purse and its responsibility to adequately fund the military, especially during wartime.
The resolution primarily affects American troops serving in the field. It also indirectly involves both the Executive and Legislative branches by highlighting their shared responsibility to support these troops with necessary equipment, logistics, and funding.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services in February 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to be enacted. Its status indicates it is still in committee.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should not take any action that will endanger U.S. military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for troops in the field, as such action would undermine their safety or harm their effectiveness in pursuing assigned missions.
Timeline
12 Feb 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 64 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 64, expresses the opinion of Congress regarding funding for American troops. It states that Congress should not cut or reduce funds for troops in the field if doing so would jeopardize their safety or their ability to carry out their missions. The resolution emphasizes Congress's constitutional power of the purse and its responsibility to adequately fund the military, especially during wartime. The resolution primarily affects American troops serving in the field. It also indirectly involves both the Executive and Legislative branches by highlighting their shared responsibility to support these troops with necessary equipment, logistics, and funding. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services in February 2007. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress and does not require the President's signature to be enacted. Its status indicates it is still in committee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 64 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 64. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 64?
- H.Con.Res. 64 was sponsored by Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] (R-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 64?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (12 Feb 2007).
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