Bill Summary
This legislation, passed in 2021 by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution. This resolution, originally passed in 2002, gave the President the authority to use military force against Iraq. The repeal of this resolution means that the President no longer has the legal authority to use military force against Iraq.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect people who are currently serving in the military by potentially ending their deployment or involvement in the conflict in Iraq.
2. It could also affect the families of military personnel by potentially bringing their loved ones home from Iraq.
3. This legislation could also have a broader impact on US foreign policy and relations with other countries, potentially affecting how people view and interact with the US on a global scale.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3261 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3261
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 12, 2021
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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AN ACT
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq
Resolution.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST
IRAQ RESOLUTION.
The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution
(Public Law 102-1; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.
Passed the House of Representatives June 29, 2021.
Attest:
CHERYL L. JOHNSON,
Clerk.