To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
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What This Bill Does
This bill removes two previous authorizations that allowed the U.S. military to use force against Iraq. The first authorization was from 1991 and the second was from 2002. By repealing these authorizations, the bill eliminates the legal basis for military action against Iraq under these specific laws.
Who It Affects
The U.S. military and the federal government would be directly affected by this change.
Key Provisions
• The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution from 1991 is repealed (Sec. 1)
• The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 is repealed (Sec. 2)
What Changes
If this bill becomes law, two prior laws that authorized military force against Iraq would no longer exist. The military would no longer have the legal authority to use force against Iraq under these two specific authorizations.
Important Definitions
Authorization for Use of Military Force: A law passed by Congress that gives the military permission to use military action in a specific situation.
Effective Date
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