H.J.Res.64 - 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.110th Congress (2007-2008)
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Shown Here: Introduced in House (11/14/2007)
110th CONGRESS 1st Session
H. J. RES. 64
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.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 14, 2007
Mr. Abercrombie
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign
Affairs
JOINT RESOLUTION
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.
Whereas the Authorization for Use of Military Force
Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107–243) authorized the President
“to use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be
necessary and appropriate in order to—(1) defend the national security of the
United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and (2) enforce all
relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding
Iraq”;
Whereas, on September 26, 2007, the Senate agreed to a
provision, Senate Amendment 3017 to Senate Amendment 2011 to H.R. 1585, stating
the sense of the Senate that “the manner in which the United States
transitions and structures its military presence in Iraq will have critical
long-term consequences for the future of the Persian Gulf and the Middle East,
in particular with regard to the capability of the Government of the Islamic
Republic of Iran to pose a threat to the security of the region”;
Whereas, on September 26, 2007, the Senate also stated the
sense of the Senate “that it is a critical national interest of the
United States to prevent the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran from
turning Shi'a militia extremists in Iraq into a Hezbollah-like force that could
serve its interests inside Iraq”;
Whereas, on October 25, 2007, the Department of State
designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Ministry of
Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) as proliferators of weapons of mass
destruction under Executive Order 13382 in relation to concerns about their
role in proliferation activities;
Whereas, on October 25, 2007, the Department of the
Treasury also designated 9 IRGC-affiliated entities and 5 IRGC-affiliated
individuals, as derivatives of the IRGC, as well as Iran’s state-owned Bank
Melli and Bank Mellat and 3 individuals affiliated with Iran’s Aerospace
Industries Organization (AIO), as proliferators of weapons of mass destruction
or supporters of terrorism under Executive Order 13382;
Whereas, on October 25, 2007, the Department of the
Treasury also designated the IRGC–Qods Force (IRGC–QF) as a supporter of
terrorism for providing material support to the Taliban and other terrorist
organizations, and designated Iran’s state-owned Bank Saderat as a terrorist
financier, under Executive Order 13224; and
Whereas any offensive military action taken by the United
States against Iran must be explicitly authorized by Congress: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That nothing in the Authorization for
Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 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 the terms of Executive Order 13382 or Executive
Order 13224 shall be construed to authorize, encourage, or in any way address
the use of the Armed Forces of the United States against Iran.