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Proposal:AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Authorization for the Use of Military Force to Combat, Attack, Resist, Target, Eliminate, and Limit Influence Resolution or the AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution

This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against foreign nations, foreign organizations, or foreign persons affiliated with foreign organizations that the President determines are involved in trafficking fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances into the United States. The joint resolution also authorizes the use of force against those determined to have used force or violence in specified ways, such as engaging in violence or intimidation to control territory to be used for illicit means.

The joint resolution deems nine named cartels as having met the criteria for the President to use force against them.

Force authorized by this joint resolution may only be used against organizations and persons located outside of the United States. The authority expires five years after the date of this joint resolution's enactment.

Bill Title

AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2023-01-12: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2023-01-12: Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-12: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.