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This resolution would authorize the use of U.S. Armed Forces against the self-proclaimed Islamic State group (commonly known as ISIS, ISIL, or Daesh) and its associates. It would not put in place any geographic limitations on carrying out armed force, so the military would be authorized by Congress to engage ISIS wherever they are located.

No time limits would be placed on the authorization to use military force against ISIS. Because this joint resolution allows the President to commit military forces for a limited time before Congressional authorization is required, it effectively bypasses the War Powers Resolution.

No limitations would be placed on the use of U.S. ground forces to combat ISIS, or one the ability of national security entities to disrupt online terrorist recruitment activities, communications, and propaganda.

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