Senate Joint Resolution 59
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
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Bill Number
59
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018
This joint resolution authorizes the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against the Taliban, al Qaeda, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda in Syria (including Al Nusrah Front), the Haqqani Network, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Mahgreb, and other non-state associated forces designated by the President. The joint resolution provides for related congressional review and oversight.
The Authorization for Use of Military Force (P.L. 107-40) and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (P.L. 107-243) are repealed.
April 16, 2018
06/06/2018
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management. Hearings held.
05/16/2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
04/16/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
04/16/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:37 PM