Declaring that a state of war exists between the self-described "Islamic State" and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries, and the Government and the people of the United States and making provisions to prosecute the same.

Bill: 113-hjres-127
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2014-09-18
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars

Congressional oversight

Iraq

Middle East

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Syria

Terrorism

War and emergency powers
Latest action: action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2014-09-18
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p> Declares that the state of war between the United States and the self-described Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries, which has thus been thrust upon the United States, is formally declared.</p> <p> Authorizes and directs the President to use all necessary and appropriate force and resources to carry on a war against the Islamic State and its affiliates and subsidiaries.</p>

tv_txt: IA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2014 Mr. Gohmert (for himself, Mrs. Bachmann , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Barton , Mr. Harris , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Declaring that a state of war exists between the self-described Islamic State and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries, and the Government and the people of the United States and making provisions to prosecute the same.

Whereas the self-described Islamic State has committed unprovoked acts of war against the Government and the people of the United States of America: Now, therefore, be it

That the state of war between the United States and the self-described Islamic State and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries, which has thus been thrust upon the United States, is hereby formally declared; and the President is hereby authorized and directed to use all necessary and appropriate force to carry on war against the self-described Islamic State and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries; and all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Congress of the United States.