[Deb]

Your last paragraph was my second question.

If it's in the Constitution, why do we need this bill? Isn't it redundant? And weren't the Contras some of our Marque and Reprisal Guys?

[Demidog]

If it's in the Constitution, why do we need this bill?

Same reason they needed a bill back in 1780. Hope that helps.

[Eastbound]

Looks like H.R. 3076 is the first step in activating the process of granting Letters of Marque by spelling out the terms and authorizing the president to act in this specific instance.

Re: the Contra's? Interesting question, but one that I wouldn't attempt to figure out.