What This Bill Does · Plain English
GovGreed Synthesis · AI extraction
This bill repeals two existing laws that authorized the use of military force against Iraq, specifically the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). It does not appropriate any new funds or directly mandate any specific military withdrawal, but it removes the underlying statutory authorities for ongoing U.S. military operations against Iraq.
Action Timeline
2025-02-21
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-02-21
Introduced in House
2025-02-21
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.1488 pass?
HR.1488 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 48%.
What does HR.1488 do?
This bill repeals two existing laws that authorized the use of military force against Iraq, specifically the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs). It does not appropriate any new funds or directly mandate any specific military withdrawal, but it removes the underlying statutory authorities for ongoing U.S. military operations against Iraq.
Who sponsored HR.1488?
HR.1488 was sponsored by Gregory W. Meeks (D-New York).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1488 IH: To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1488 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Roy , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Biggs of Arizona , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Crane , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Crow , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Deluzio , Mrs. Luna , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Massie , Mr. Casar , Mr. Gosar , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Ms. Mace , Ms. Perez , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Amo , and Mr. Brecheen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. 1. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution ( Public Law 102–1 ; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed. 2. Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.
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