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To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against organizations that support Islamist extremism, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHJRES-112| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Al-Nusrah Front, the Haqqani-Network, the Taliban, Houthi's, Khorasan Group, Hezbollah, and any substantial supporters, associated forces, or closely related successor entities. The President may add an organization if: (1) the President determines that the organization supports Islamist extremism and submits to Congress the organization's name and supporting documents, and (2) Congress enacts a joint resolution providing for the use of the Armed Forces against the organization. This joint resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. The following provisions of law are repealed: The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, and The Authorization for Use of Military Force.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against organizations that support Islamist extremism, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHJRES-112| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Shabab, Boko Haram, Al-Nusrah Front, the Haqqani-Network, the Taliban, Houthi's, Khorasan Group, Hezbollah, and any substantial supporters, associated forces, or closely related successor entities. The President may add an organization if: (1) the President determines that the organization supports Islamist extremism and submits to Congress the organization's name and supporting documents, and (2) Congress enacts a joint resolution providing for the use of the Armed Forces against the organization. This joint resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution. The following provisions of law are repealed: The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, and The Authorization for Use of Military Force.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAfricaAsiaCongressional oversightIraqLebanonLegislative rules and procedureMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPalestiniansPolitical movements and philosophiesTerrorismWar and emergency powers