To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill repeals both Iraq war authorizations: the 1991 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Gulf War) and the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Iraq War).
Who Benefits and How
Congress reasserts war powers authority by ending outdated authorizations. Those concerned about executive war power expansion benefit from elimination of open-ended military authorities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Executive branch loses statutory authority that has been cited for various Middle East military actions beyond the original Iraq conflicts.
Key Provisions
- Repeals Public Law 102-1 (1991 Gulf War AUMF)
- Repeals Public Law 107-243 (2002 Iraq War AUMF)
- Simple, clean repeal with no conditions or transition periods
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Repeals both the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force Against Iraq.
Who Benefits
- Congress (war powers)
- Those seeking limits on executive military authority
Who Bears Costs
- Executive branch (loses statutory authority)
Key Policy Areas
National Security, Foreign Affairs, Military Affairs, Congressional Oversight
Primary Purpose
Repeals both the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force Against Iraq.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Sunset outdated war authorizations to restore congressional war powers"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Young, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Grassley, …
Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Young, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Grassley, …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
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