A joint resolution to authorize the use of military force in Iraq and Afghanistan against the Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in order to protect the United States, its territories, and the homeland from attack.
USA115th CongressSJRES-61| Senate
| Updated: 5/23/2018
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon
Foreign Relations Committee
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- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Constitutional Consideration for Use of Force Resolution This bill sets forth new authorities for the use of force by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, Afghanistan, or additional countries against the Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and any new non-state organizations or forces. The bill also repeals the separate authorizations for the use of military force by the United States with respect to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the war in Iraq.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A joint resolution to authorize the use of military force in Iraq and Afghanistan against the Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in order to protect the United States, its territories, and the homeland from attack.
USA115th CongressSJRES-61| Senate
| Updated: 5/23/2018
Constitutional Consideration for Use of Force Resolution This bill sets forth new authorities for the use of force by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, Afghanistan, or additional countries against the Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and any new non-state organizations or forces. The bill also repeals the separate authorizations for the use of military force by the United States with respect to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the war in Iraq.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jeff Merkley
Democratic Senator
Oregon