HJRES 68 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

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

Introduced 2011-06-22· Sponsored by Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2011-06-24)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 2011-06-24
Roll #493
Yea 123Nay 295
Democrats
115 Yea·70 Nay
Republicans
8 Yea·225 Nay
PassedHouse · 2011-06-24
Roll #493
Yea 123Nay 295
Democrats
115 Yea·70 Nay
Republicans
8 Yea·225 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President to continue the limited use of U.S. Armed Forces in Libya in support of U.S. security policy interests as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, as requested by the Transitional National Council, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Arab League. Terminates such authorization one year after the date of enactment of this joint resolution. States that Congress does not support deploying, establishing, or maintaining the presence of units and members of U.S. Armed Forces on the ground in Libya unless the purpose of the presence is limited to the immediate personal defense of U.S. government officials (including diplomatic representatives) or to rescuing members of NATO forces from imminent danger. Directs the President to consult frequently with Congress regarding U.S. efforts in Libya, including by providing regular briefings and reports. Includes as elements in such briefings and reports: (1) an updated description of U.S. national security interests and policy objectives in Libya; (2) an updated list of U.S. Armed Forces activities in Libya; (3) an updated assessment of the oppos…

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