House Joint Resolution 63
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
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Bill Number
63
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
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The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 is repealed.
February 3, 2017
02/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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