118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 18 — AUMF CARTEL Influence Resolution

“To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for trafficking fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance into the United States or carrying out other related activities that cause regional destabilization in the Western Hemisphere.”

International affairs

Introduced Jan 12, 2023

Last action Jan 12, 2023

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Foreign Affairs

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SummaryCRS Summary

This joint resolution authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces against foreign nations, foreign organizations, or foreign persons affiliated with foreign organizations that the President determines are involved in trafficking fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances into the United States. The joint resolution also authorizes the use of force against those determined to have used force or violence in specified ways, such as engaging in violence or intimidation to control territory to be used for illicit means. The joint resolution deems nine named cartels as having met the criteria for the President to use force against them. Force authorized by this joint resolution may only be used...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 12, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.