To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

# HR 1488 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 1488 would repeal the congressional authorizations that have allowed the U.S. military to conduct operations in Iraq. Specifically, it targets the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iraq, which originally gave the president legal authority to invade Iraq and has remained on the books for over two decades. Repealing these authorizations would remove the legal basis the executive branch has used to justify military actions in Iraq, requiring Congress to pass new authorizations if the military wanted to conduct future operations there. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects the military's operational authority in Iraq and could impact current U.S.

military personnel and activities there. It would also affect the executive branch's ability to act militarily without seeking new congressional approval. The bill is straightforward in scope—its main provision is simply to cancel the old authorization rather than to create new restrictions or requirements. **Current Status** HR 1488 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet moved forward for a full House vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and reflects ongoing congressional debate about war powers and whether decades-old authorizations remain appropriate for current military needs.