Title 50, War and National DefenseRelease 119-102
§1542 Consultation; Initial and Regular Consultations
Title 50 › CHAPTER 33 — WAR POWERS RESOLUTION › § 1542
Summary
The President must, whenever possible, consult Congress before sending U.S. forces into combat and consult regularly until the forces are no longer there.
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Title 50, §1542
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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.
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50 U.S.C. § 1542
Title 50, War and National Defense
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102