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NH HR21
Resolution
Status
11/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Mannion
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AI Summary
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Urges New Hampshire's congressional delegation (Senators Shaheen and Hassan, Representatives Pappas and Goodlander) to support and co-sponsor legislation repealing the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs)
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The 2001 AUMF, passed after September 11, has been used to justify military operations in at least 22 countries beyond its original intent of targeting al-Qaeda, with no sunset provision
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The 2002 AUMF authorized action against Saddam Hussein's regime but remains in effect despite the Iraq War ending in 2011, and was cited for the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
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Notes bipartisan congressional support for repeal, including the House passing H.R. 256 (268-161) in 2021 and the Senate passing S. 316 (66-30) in 2023
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Directs the House clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, and New Hampshire's federal delegation
Legislative Description
Urging New Hampshire's congressional delegation to support the repeal of the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force.
Last Action
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0088h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5
2/19/2026