[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 74 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 74

   Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in 
                 support of the NATO mission in Libya.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 26, 2011

  Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Dicks, and Mr. 
 Berman) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
 to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee 
 on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
  Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in 
                 support of the NATO mission in Libya.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE LIMITED USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED 
              FORCES IN LIBYA.

    (a) Authority.--The President is authorized to continue the limited 
use of the United States Armed Forces in Libya, in support of United 
States national security policy interests, as part of the NATO mission 
to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 (2011) as 
requested by the Transitional National Council, the Gulf Cooperation 
Council, and the Arab League.
    (b) Expiration of Authority.--The authorization for such limited 
use of United States Armed Forces in Libya expires on the date on which 
the NATO mission described in subsection (a) ends or 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs first.
    (c) Specific Statutory Authorization.--Consistent with section 
8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, Congress declares that this 
section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization 
within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.

SEC. 2. OPPOSITION TO THE USE OF UNITED STATES GROUND TROOPS.

    The President is not authorized to deploy, establish, or maintain 
the presence of units of the United States Armed Forces on the ground 
in Libya under section 1 unless the purpose of the presence is limited 
to--
            (1) the immediate personal defense or rescue of United 
        States Government personnel (including diplomatic 
        representatives);
            (2) rescuing members of NATO forces from imminent danger; 
        or
            (3) the provision of humanitarian aid or assistance to the 
        people of Libya.

SEC. 3. REPORTS TO CONGRESS.

    The President shall consult frequently with Congress regarding 
United States efforts in Libya, including by providing regular 
briefings and reports as requested, and responding to inquiries 
promptly. Such briefings and reports shall include the following 
elements:
            (1) An updated description of United States national 
        security interests in Libya.
            (2) An updated statement of United States policy objectives 
        in Libya, both during and after Qaddafi's rule, and a detailed 
        plan to achieve them.
            (3) An updated and comprehensive list of the activities of 
        the United States Armed Forces in Libya.
            (4) An updated and detailed assessment of the groups in 
        Libya that are opposed to the Qaddafi regime, including 
        potential successor governments.
            (5) A full and updated explanation of the President's legal 
        and constitutional rationale for conducting military operations 
        in Libya consistent with the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 
        1541 et seq.).
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