FL H1319

Florida Legislature urges U.S. Congress to authorize military force against al-Qaeda, ISIL (also known as ISIS, Islamic State, or Daesh), and all other global Islamic terrorist organizations engaging in terrorism

Memorial cites September 11, 2001 attacks organized by al-Qaeda and the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks by ISIL that killed at least 129 people and wounded hundreds

References Congress's constitutional authority under Article I, Section 8 to declare war and authorize military force

Authorization would cover terrorist acts against the United States, its people, and allied and friendly governments and their populations

Copies of the memorial to be sent to the U.S. President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation