Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to end the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) from 2001, which was passed in response to the September 11th attacks. The AUMF has been interpreted broadly and allows the U.S. military to engage in military actions without a declared war. This bill seeks to limit the scope of this authorization by formally repealing it after a 240-day waiting period. It returns the authority to declare war back to Congress.
Key provisions
- Repeals Public Law 107-40, the Authorization for Use of Military Force from 2001.
- Sets a 240-day period between the bill's enactment and the AUMF's repeal.
- Addresses concerns about the broad interpretation of the 2001 AUMF.
- Reasserts Congressional authority regarding declarations of war.
Who is affected
- The U.S. Military
- Congress
- The Executive Branch
- U.S. Foreign Policy
Notable changes
- Limits the scope of military actions authorized by the 2001 AUMF.
- Returns the power to declare war to Congress.
- Provides a defined end date for the existing authorization.
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