Clarifying that the use of force against Iran is not authorized by the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law.

H.J.Res. 64 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Nov 14, 2007, sponsored by Neil Abercrombie with 22 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Nov 14, 2007
Co-sponsors: 22
Policy area: International Affairs

What it does

States that nothing in the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against Iraq of 2002 (P.L. 107-243), any act that serves as the statutory authority for Executive Order 13382 or Executive Order 13224, any resolution previously adopted, or any other provision of law including Executive Order 13382 or Executive Order 13224 shall be construed to authorize, encourage, or in any way address the use of the U.S.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Neil Abercrombie (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats.

Where it stands

IntroducedNov 14, 2007
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Nov 14, 2007)

Other International Affairs bills in the 110th Congress

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

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