AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution
Summary
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 status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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President
Introduced Jan 12, 2023
Last action Jan 12, 2023
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Committee
1
Jan 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
lower
Jan 12, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Crenshaw
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
Co
Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
Carlos A. Gimenez
RRepublican
Co
David Rouzer
RRepublican
Co
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublican
Co
Jack Bergman
RRepublican
Co
Jake Ellzey
RRepublican
Co
Jared F. Golden
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Banks
RRepublican
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