H.R. 1936: No Invading Allies Act

This bill, titled the "No Invading Allies Act," aims to prohibit the utilization of U.S. Armed Forces for operations to invade or seize territory from Canada, the Republic of Panama, and the self-governing territory of Greenland. Its key provisions include:

Purpose

The main objective of this legislation is to prevent the President from ordering the U.S. military to invade these specific territories unless certain criteria are met. These criteria include:

• A formal declaration of war by Congress.
• Specific legislative authorization from Congress.
• A national emergency due to an attack on the U.S. or an imminent threat against the U.S., its territories, or its Armed Forces.

Policy Statement

The bill reiterates the U.S. commitment to the following principles:

• Adherence to a rules-based international order and respect for democratic values.
• Honoring alliances and partnerships with other countries.
• Opposing any form of territorial aggression.

Prohibition on Use of Funds

It specifically prohibits any military funds from being used to support operations violating the aforementioned conditions. This means:

• No funds can be expended for military actions to invade or take control of territories in Canada, Panama, or Greenland unless one of the specified conditions is met.
• In cases of national emergency, funding for military engagement is limited to an initial period of 60 days unless Congress acts within that timeframe.

Rule of Construction

The bill clarifies that it does not change the existing constitutional powers of Congress or the President related to military actions or nullify existing treaties. It also does not affect military activities that are already approved under specific national security guidelines.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Act, "introduction of United States Armed Forces" is defined to include various roles such as command, coordination, or participation with military forces of another country that are engaged or about to engage in hostilities.

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