IA 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 74 
Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support 
of the NATO mission in Libya. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2011 
Mr. SMITH of Washington (for himself, Mr. HOYER, Mr. DICKS, and Mr. BER-
MAN) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 
Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak-
er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju-
risdiction of the committee concerned 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed 
Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LIMITED USE OF 
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN LIBYA. 
(a) AUTHORITY.—The President is authorized to con-
tinue the limited use of the United States Armed Forces 
in Libya, in support of United States national security pol-
icy interests, as part of the NATO mission to enforce 
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 (2011) 
as requested by the Transitional National Council, the 
Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Arab League. 
(b) EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.—The authorization 
for such limited use of United States Armed Forces in 
Libya expires on the date on which the NATO mission 
described in subsection (a) ends or 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs 
first. 
(c) SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION.—Con-
sistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, 
Congress declares that this section is intended to con-
stitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning 
of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. 
SEC. 2. OPPOSITION TO THE USE OF UNITED STATES 
GROUND TROOPS. 
The President is not authorized to deploy, establish, 
or maintain the presence of units of the United States 
Armed Forces on the ground in Libya under section 1 un-
less the purpose of the presence is limited to— 
(1) the immediate personal defense or rescue of 
United States Government personnel (including dip-
lomatic representatives); 
(2) rescuing members of NATO forces from im-
minent danger; or 
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(3) the provision of humanitarian aid or assist-
ance to the people of Libya. 
SEC. 3. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. 
The President shall consult frequently with Congress 
regarding United States efforts in Libya, including by pro-
viding regular briefings and reports as requested, and re-
sponding to inquiries promptly. Such briefings and reports 
shall include the following elements: 
(1) An updated description of United States na-
tional security interests in Libya. 
(2) An updated statement of United States pol-
icy objectives in Libya, both during and after 
Qaddafi’s rule, and a detailed plan to achieve them. 
(3) An updated and comprehensive list of the 
activities of the United States Armed Forces in 
Libya. 
(4) An updated and detailed assessment of the 
groups in Libya that are opposed to the Qaddafi re-
gime, including potential successor governments. 
(5) A full and updated explanation of the Presi-
dent’s legal and constitutional rationale for con-
ducting military operations in Libya consistent with 
the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et 
seq.). 
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