A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-sjres-10
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2021-03-03
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Conflicts and wars

Iraq

Middle East

Military operations and strategy

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

War and emergency powers
Latest action: action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-03-03
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.</p>

action_date: 2021-08-04
action_desc: Reported to Senate
text: <p>This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.</p>

tv_txt: IIA 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Young , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Lee , Mr. Coons , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Paul , and Mr. Durbin ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution ( Public Law 102–1 ; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), enacted on January 14, 1991 (in this preamble the 1991 AUMF ), and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), enacted on October 16, 2002 (in this preamble the 2002 AUMF ), currently remain valid law; Whereas recent presidential administrations have maintained that the 2002 AUMF only serves to reinforce any legal authority to combat ISIS provided by the Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ; 115 Stat. 224; 50 U.S.C. 1541 ), enacted September 18, 2001, and is not independently required to authorize any such activities; Whereas repealing the 1991 AUMF and the 2002 AUMF would therefore not affect ongoing United States military operations; Whereas, since 2014, United States military forces have operated in Iraq at the request of the Government of Iraq for the sole purpose of supporting its efforts to combat ISIS, consistent with the Strategic Framework Agreement that Iraq and the United States signed on November 17, 2008; Whereas, during a press briefing on December 24, 2020, Commander of the United States Central Command, General Frank McKenzie, reiterated that United States forces are in Iraq at their invitation ; Whereas Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq discussed the Iraqi government’s responsibility and commitment to protect U.S. and Coalition personnel in Iraq at the government’s invitation to fight ISIS in a February 16, 2021, phone call; Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated on February 19, 2021, that he welcomed that expanded NATO mission in Iraq that responds to the desires and aspirations of the Iraqi government ; Whereas, in a February 23, 2021, call with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq, President Joseph R. Biden affirmed United States support for Iraq’s sovereignty and independence ; Whereas neither the 1991 AUMF nor the 2002 AUMF are being used as the sole legal basis for any detention of enemy combatants currently held by the United States; and Whereas authorizations for the use of military force that are no longer necessary should have a clear political and legal ending: Now, therefore, be it

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 ; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed. 2. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.

tv_txt: IIA Calendar No. 117 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Young , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Lee , Mr. Coons , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Paul , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Markey , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Luján , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Leahy , Ms. Warren , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Smith , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Moran , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Tester , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Braun , and Ms. Collins ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations August 4, 2021 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment JOINT RESOLUTION To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution ( Public Law 102–1 ; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), enacted on January 14, 1991 (in this preamble the 1991 AUMF ), and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), enacted on October 16, 2002 (in this preamble the 2002 AUMF ), currently remain valid law; Whereas recent presidential administrations have maintained that the 2002 AUMF only serves to reinforce any legal authority to combat ISIS provided by the Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ; 115 Stat. 224; 50 U.S.C. 1541 ), enacted September 18, 2001, and is not independently required to authorize any such activities; Whereas repealing the 1991 AUMF and the 2002 AUMF would therefore not affect ongoing United States military operations; Whereas, since 2014, United States military forces have operated in Iraq at the request of the Government of Iraq for the sole purpose of supporting its efforts to combat ISIS, consistent with the Strategic Framework Agreement that Iraq and the United States signed on November 17, 2008; Whereas, during a press briefing on December 24, 2020, Commander of the United States Central Command, General Frank McKenzie, reiterated that United States forces are in Iraq at their invitation ; Whereas Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq discussed the Iraqi government’s responsibility and commitment to protect U.S. and Coalition personnel in Iraq at the government’s invitation to fight ISIS in a February 16, 2021, phone call; Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated on February 19, 2021, that he welcomed that expanded NATO mission in Iraq that responds to the desires and aspirations of the Iraqi government ; Whereas, in a February 23, 2021, call with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq, President Joseph R. Biden affirmed United States support for Iraq’s sovereignty and independence ; Whereas neither the 1991 AUMF nor the 2002 AUMF are being used as the sole legal basis for any detention of enemy combatants currently held by the United States; and Whereas authorizations for the use of military force that are no longer necessary should have a clear political and legal ending: Now, therefore, be it

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 ; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed. 2. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.

August 4, 2021 Reported without amendment