A joint resolution to authorize the use of military force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and designated associated forces, and to provide an updated, transparent, and sustainable statutory basis for counterterrorism operations.
USA115th CongressSJRES-59| Senate
| Updated: 6/6/2018
Bob Corker
Republican Senator
Tennessee
Cosponsors (5)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 This joint resolution authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda in Syria (including Al Nusrah Front), the Haqqani Network, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Mahgreb, and other non-state associated forces designated by the President. The joint resolution provides for related congressional review and oversight. The Authorization for Use of Military Force (P.L. 107-40) and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243) are repealed.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-446.
International Affairs
AfghanistanAfricaAsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightIraqLegislative rules and procedureMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSaudi ArabiaSomaliaSyriaTerrorismWar and emergency powersYemen
A joint resolution to authorize the use of military force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, and designated associated forces, and to provide an updated, transparent, and sustainable statutory basis for counterterrorism operations.
USA115th CongressSJRES-59| Senate
| Updated: 6/6/2018
Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 This joint resolution authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda in Syria (including Al Nusrah Front), the Haqqani Network, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Mahgreb, and other non-state associated forces designated by the President. The joint resolution provides for related congressional review and oversight. The Authorization for Use of Military Force (P.L. 107-40) and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243) are repealed.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-446.
Bob Corker
Republican Senator
Tennessee
Cosponsors (5)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Subcommittee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AfghanistanAfricaAsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightIraqLegislative rules and procedureMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSaudi ArabiaSomaliaSyriaTerrorismWar and emergency powersYemen