Sec. 2. Declaration of a State of War between the People and Government of the United States Against the Organization Known as the Islamic State
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The state of war between the United States and the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL)and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which has been thrust upon the United States, is hereby formally declared pursuant to article I, section 8, clause 11, of the United States Constitution. The President is hereby authorized and directed to use the Armed Forces of the United States to protect the people and facilities of the United States in Iraq and Syria against the threats posed thereto by the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL)and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Nothing in this section shall be construed as declaring war or authorizing force against any organization— other than the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL)and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS); or based on affiliation with the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL)and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Nothing in this section shall be construed as granting the executive branch any powers beyond those expressly provided under subsection (b). Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the use of ground combat forces except— as necessary for the protection or rescue of members of the United States Armed Forces or United States citizens from imminent danger posed by the organization referring to itself as the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL)and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS); for limited operations against high value targets; or as necessary for advisory and intelligence gathering operations. Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1) ), Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)). Nothing in this resolution supersedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
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Declaration of a State of War between the People and Government of the United States Against the Organization Known as the Islamic State
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