Congress's Constitutional Authority With Regard to the Armed Forces Topic of White Paper From CRS
December 26, 2025
December 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10535) on Dec. 23, 2025, by legislative attorney Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Defense Primer: Congress's Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces
Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11-14
The Congress shall have power *** ;
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Cap . . .
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Defense Primer: Congress's Constitutional Authority with Regard to the Armed Forces
Article I, Section 8, Clauses 11-14
The Congress shall have power *** ;
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Cap . . .