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H.J.Res. 65

Joint ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Authorization of Use of Force Against Iran Resolution
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Committee
Latest Action · September 8, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
September 8, 2015
Cosponsors (0)
None
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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.

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