Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Islamist Extremism

This joint resolution would authorize the president to use military force against any of 13 listed groups, including ISIS, Hezbollah, and Hamas, or against the groups’ “substantial supporters, associated forces, or closely related successor entities.” It would also enable the president to add an organization to the list if he could certify that it supports “Islamist extremism” and Congress approved his certification.

2 cosponsors (2R).

Last major action: 3/2/16 referred to House Comm. on Foreign Affairs.