A joint resolution to authorize the use of force against the organization called the Islamic State in order to defend the American people and assist the Iraqi Government in expelling the Islamic State from their territory.
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Organization Called the Islamic State - Authorizes the President to use appropriate force against the threat posed by the organization called the Islamic State (IS), formally known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as any successor organization.
States that this resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.
Directs the President to report to Congress setting forth: (1) U.S. strategy to defeat IS or any successor organization; and (2) every 90 days thereafter, a description and assessment of such strategy's implementation.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5378-5379)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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