Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 18, 2015International Affairs
H.J.Res. 73
Declaring that a state of war exists between the Islamic State and the Government and the people of the United States and making provision to prosecute the same.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 18, 2015)
Declares that a state of war, which has been thrust upon the United States, exists between the United States and the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Authorizes and directs the President to use the Armed Forces to carry on war against the Islamic State.
Pledges all of the resources of the United States to successfully terminate the conflict.
What just happenedNov 18, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6](R-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 18, 2015
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House