End 2001 Military Force Authorization
Official: Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
This bill aims to cancel a law that allows the government to use military force without clear limits. It matters because it seeks to restore Congress's role in declaring war.
Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001, with the repeal effective 240 days after the date of the enactment of the bill.
1. This bill would repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force from 2001. 2. It states that the 2001 law has been used too broadly for military actions. 3. The repeal would take effect 240 days after the bill is passed.
This bill affects military personnel and their families, as well as citizens concerned about military actions.