Declaring a state of war between the United States and international terrorists and their sponsors.

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HJRES 62

Introduced

Sep 13, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Air piracy Armed Forces and National Security Bombings Commerce Congress Crime and Law Enforcement Declaration of war Department of Defense EBB Terrorism Federal installations Federal office buildings Government Operations and Politics International Affairs New York City Office buildings Pennsylvania September 11, 2001 State-sponsored terrorism Terrorism Virginia War and emergency powers

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Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and: (1) any entity that committed acts of international terrorism against the United States on September 11, 2001, or that commits such acts thereafter; and (2) any country or entity that has provided or provides support or protection for any such entity.

Authorizes and directs the President to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the U.S. Government to carry on war against such entities and countries. Pledges all such resources to bring the conflict to a successful termination.

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Sep 13, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 13, 2001

Introduced in House

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