A bill to prospectively repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
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What This Bill Does
This bill cancels a military authority law that has been in effect since 2001. The bill stops the government from using a specific legal permission that allowed military actions for over 20 years.
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Who It Affects
The military and federal government agencies that use the 2001 military authorization law.
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Key Provisions
- The 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force stops working on a specific future date (Sec. 1)
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What Changes
If this bill becomes law, the government loses the legal authority it had under the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force after the
Important Definitions
Authorization for Use of Military Force: A law Congress passes that gives the President permission to use the military in certain situations.
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Effective Date
July 20, 2025
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