To authorize the use of force against those nations, organizations, or persons responsible for the attack against United States personnel in Benghazi, Libya.

On April 6, 2012, an improvised explosive device was thrown over the fence of the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

On May 1, 2012, the British Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, was attacked by a violent mob and set on fire while the embassies of other NATO member countries were attacked as well.

On May 22, 2012, two rocket-propelled grenades were fired at the Benghazi office of the International Committee of the Red Cross, less than one mile from the United States Consulate.

On June 6, 2012, a large improvised explosive device destroyed part of the security perimeter of the United States Consulate in Benghazi.

On June 10, 2012, a car carrying the British ambassador was attacked in Tripoli.

On September 11, 2012, the United States Consulate in Benghazi was attacked by an organized group of armed militants killing United States Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods.

On January 10, 2014, the Secretary of State designated Ansar al-Sharia in Benghazi and Ansar al-Sharia in Darnah as foreign terrorist organizations for their role in the attack against the United States Consulate in Benghazi.

The attacks on September 11, 2012, continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

The President has authority under the Constitution to take action to deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United States.

In general— The President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons the President determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2012, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations, or persons.