US Congress Senate Joint Resolution 42 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President to use appropriate force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to prevent terrorist attacks against the people and interests of the United States and our allies. States that this resolution: (1) does not authorize the use of rotational ground forces, (2) expires in three years, and (3) is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.

Authorization for Use of Military Force against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant

Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-09-08	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2014-09-08	Senate	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5378)

SJR47 (Related) 2014-12-13 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/42/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sjres42/BILLS-113sjres42is.pdf