Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or associated persons or forces. This resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 is repealed.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightIraqMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategySyriaTerrorismWar and emergency powers
To authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
USA115th CongressHJRES-63| House
| Updated: 2/3/2017
Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or associated persons or forces. This resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 is repealed.