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Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the limited use of the United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Section 1 Short title
This joint resolution may be cited as the “Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant”.
Sec. 2 Authorization for use of United States Armed Forces
Authorization— The President is authorized, subject to the limitations in subsection (c), to use the Armed Forces of the United States as the President determines to be necessary and appropriate against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or associated persons or forces as defined in section 5.
War powers resolution requirements—
Specific statutory authorization— Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)), within the limits of the authorization established under this section.
Applicability of other requirements— Nothing in this resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
Limitations— The authority granted in subsection (a) does not authorize the use of the United States Armed Forces for the purpose of ground combat operations except as necessary—
for the protection or rescue of members of the United States Armed Forces or United States citizens from imminent danger posed by ISIL; or
to conduct missions not intended to result in ground combat operations by United States forces, such as—
intelligence collection and sharing;
enabling kinetic strikes;
operational planning; or
other forms of advice and assistance to forces fighting ISIL in Iraq or Syria.
Sec. 3 Duration of this authorization
This authorization for the use of military force shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, unless reauthorized.
Sec. 4 Reports
Periodic report— The President shall report to Congress at least once every 60 days on specific actions taken pursuant to this authorization.
Comprehensive strategy— Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, the President shall submit to Congress an unclassified report, which may include a classified annex, on the comprehensive strategy of the United States in Iraq and Syria, including all activities authorized by this joint resolution. The comprehensive strategy report shall include—
The specific political and diplomatic objectives of the United States in the region and the methods proposed to achieve them.
Clearly defined military objectives of the United States, including—
a list of the organizations and entities to be targeted by military operations;
the geographic scope of military operations; and
methods for limiting civilian casualties.
Actual and proposed contributions from coalition partners of the United States, including financing, equipment, training, troops, and logistics support.
Humanitarian assistance and support for displaced civilian populations.
Benchmarks for assessing progress toward political, diplomatic, and military goals.
A realistic end goal and exit strategy.
An estimate of the costs involved and how any funds made available for activities authorized by this joint resolution will be fully offset through reduced spending, increased revenue, or both.
Sec. 5 Associated persons or forces defined
In this joint resolution, the term associated persons or forces means individuals and organizations fighting for or on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or a closely-related successor entity, for the purposes of action authorized to be taken under this joint resolution.
Sec. 6 Applicability
The provisions of this joint resolution pertaining to the authorization of use of force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant shall supersede any preceding authorization for the use of military force.
Sec. 7 Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107–243; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.
Sec. 8 Sunset of 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force
The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107–40; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, unless reauthorized.