Authorization for Use of Military Force against International Terrorism Act

Summary

Authorization for Use of Military Force against International Terrorism Act - Authorizes the President, with the close coordination of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and regional allies, to use all necessary force against those countries, organizations, or persons associated with or supporting terrorist groups (including al Qaeda and its regional affiliates, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al Shabaab, Boko Haram, and any other related regional terrorist groups) in order to eliminate all such terrorist groups and prevent future acts of international terrorism by them against the United States or its allies. Declares that this Act is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.

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Timeline

1. 8 September 2014

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 8 September 2014

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7248)

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3. 8 September 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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4. 8 September 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 8 September 2014 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 September 2014

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 September 2014

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Sponsors

• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Bob Gibbs · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13] · R · Sponsor
• Trent Franks · R · Sponsor
• Adam Kinzinger · R · Sponsor
• Stevan Pearce · R · Cosponsor
• David Scott · D · Cosponsor
• Robert Aderholt · R · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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