On May 1, 2014, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, a letter from the Department of Justice was taken from the Speaker’s table and referred as follows:
5512. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting as required by section 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a six-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Syria that was declared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What constitutes a “National Emergency” under Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641 (c) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C 1703 (c) – see : http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Documents/ieepa.pdf
The letter in question was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, which is Chaired by Congressman Ed Royce of California (arguably one of the most powerful members, currently serving in the House of Representatives).
It requires:
Periodic follow-up reports
At least once during each succeeding six-month period after transmitting a report pursuant to subsection (b) of this section with respect to an exercise of authorities under this chapter, the President shall report to the Congress with respect to the actions taken, since the last such report, in the exercise of such authorities, and with respect to any changes which have occurred concerning any information previously furnished pursuant to paragraphs
(1) through (5) of subsection (b) of this section.
Whether of not the Congress will investigate allegations of illegal US weapons shipments to terrorist entities in the conflict in Syria is another matter.
See related article: US helping to train and arm Islamic mercenaries to fight in Syria http://www.wikileaks-forum.com/global-intelligence-files/161/us-helping-to-train-and-arm-islamic-mercenaries-to-fight-in-syria/10595/
See also: CIA “secretly” providing arms to Syrian rebels and terrorists https://groundreport.com/cia-secretly-providing-arms-to-syrian-rebels-and-terrorists-again/
See article: Admiral Kirby refuses to confirm amount and type of weapon systems being delivered to Syrian rebels by the US https://groundreport.com/admiral-kirby-refuses-to-confirm-amount-and-type-of-weapon-systems-being-delivered-to-syrian-rebels-by-the-us/
See: U.S. supporting al-Qaeda in Syria https://groundreport.com/u-s-supporting-al-qaeda-in-syria/
See video: CIA funds al-Qaeda in Syria http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH7OqGerGR4