S. 3176 · 112th Congress
Military Humanitarian Operations Act of 2012
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Webb
- Introduced
- 2012-05-14
- Latest action
- 2012-05-14 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.