Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Proposal for a New Authorization for Use of Military Force

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Obama sent to Congress a new Authorization for Use of Military Force:

“This morning, the President sent Congress the text of a resolution to authorize continued military operations against ISIL, in response to bipartisan calls for a new AUMF that addresses the threats we face today.  Congress must now carefully review and debate this proposal, and we should do so swiftly, so that we can provide our military with a clear, well scoped mission and the tools it needs to protect America against the threat posed by ISIL and associated forces.  I look forward to a constructive debate on both sides of the aisle in the days ahead as Congress reviews the President’s resolution.”