Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 8, 2015)
Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution
This bill authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces as necessary in order to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Congress declares that this authorization is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, and that nothing in this joint resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
Not later than 60 days after the date on which the President exercises the authority described in this resolution and every 60 days thereafter, the President shall report to Congress on the specific actions taken pursuant to such authority.
What just happenedSep 8, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 8, 2015
- Sep 8, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Sep 8, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1230)
- Sep 8, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 8, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House