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Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 52
The purpose of this resolution is to provide the President with the necessary authority to take military action in response to threats to the national security of the United States. This includes situations where the use of force is deemed necessary to protect American interests and citizens both at home and abroad.
The bill outlines the specific circumstances under which the President can use military force, as well as the limitations and requirements that must be met before such action can be taken. It also includes provisions for reporting to Congress on the use of military force and requires regular updates on the progress and outcomes of any military operations. Overall, the Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to ensure the safety and security of the United States by providing the President with the necessary authority to respond to threats in a timely and effective manner.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 52
Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023
This joint resolution repeals the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, which authorizes the President to employ U.S. military forces against any nation, organization, or persons determined to have planned, authorized, committed, or aided the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, or harbored such persons.
This joint resolution also authorizes the President to use necessary and appropriate military force to defend against a direct and substantial armed attack against the United States, or a threat of such an attack, from Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, the Islamic State Khorasan organization based in Afghanistan, or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. This authority sunsets four years after enactment.
