A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its associated forces.
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its Associated Forces
This joint resolution authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force to defend U.S. national security against the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), its associated forces, organizations, and persons, and any successor organizations.
Congress declares that this joint resolution is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.
Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
The President shall report to Congress at least every 60 days on matters relevant to this joint resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text of measure as introduced: CR S133-134)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
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