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H.R. 1488: To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill aims to repeal two existing authorizations for the use of military force (AUMFs) against Iraq. Specifically, it targets:

1. Repeal of the 1991 AUMF

The first repeal is for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution enacted in 1991. This resolution gave the U.S. government the authority to engage in military operations during the Gulf War, allowing for actions against Iraq regarding its invasion of Kuwait.

2. Repeal of the 2002 AUMF

The second repeal pertains to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. This resolution allowed military action against Iraq based on the premise that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction and posed a threat to the United States and its allies. It facilitated the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

By repealing both AUMFs, the bill seeks to remove the legal justification for military actions in Iraq that stem from these resolutions. This move is part of a broader conversation regarding legislative oversight of military engagements and the authority granted to the executive branch in matters of war. The bill does not propose new military actions or policies; rather, it aims to eliminate these specific authorizations, reinforcing the notion that future military engagements should require new approvals from Congress.