H.J.Res. 63 · 115th Congress

Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2017-02-03
Latest action
2017-02-03 · Introduced in House

Summary

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The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 is repealed.