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Code · BILL · 113th Congress · S.J. Res. 47 (Placed on Calendar Senate) — To authorize the limited use of the United States Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. · Sec. 4

Sec. 4. Reports

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The President shall report to Congress at least once every 60 days on specific actions taken pursuant to this authorization. Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, the President shall submit to Congress an unclassified report, which may include a classified annex, on the comprehensive strategy of the United States in Iraq and Syria, including all activities authorized by this joint resolution. The comprehensive strategy report shall include— The specific political and diplomatic objectives of the United States in the region and the methods proposed to achieve them.
Clearly defined military objectives of the United States, including— a list of the organizations and entities to be targeted by military operations; the geographic scope of military operations; and methods for limiting civilian casualties. Actual and proposed contributions from coalition partners of the United States, including financing, equipment, training, troops, and logistics support. Humanitarian assistance and support for displaced civilian populations. Benchmarks for assessing progress toward political, diplomatic, and military goals.
A realistic end goal and exit strategy. An estimate of the costs involved and how any funds made available for activities authorized by this joint resolution will be fully offset through reduced spending, increased revenue, or both.
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