Rule of construction regarding the use of military force
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/us/usc/t22/s3392
Title
22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter
CH48A
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing the use of military force or the introduction of United States forces into hostilities.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, § 5540, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3334.)
Editorial Notes
References in TextThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, and was translated as reading “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle A (§§ 5501–5540) of Pub. L. 117–263, div. E, title LV, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3292, known as the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act, which is classified principally to this chapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of subtitle A to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3351 of this title and Tables.
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