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Floor SpeechNeutral2023-05-16

Sponsored: Reclamation of War Powers Act

James A. Himes
James A. Himes
DCT-4 · Representative
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On 2023-05-16, Representative James A. Himes (D-CT-4) delivered a floor speech titled "Sponsored: Reclamation Of War Powers Act" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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James A. Himes sponsored this legislation: Reclamation of War Powers Act. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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