H.J.Res. 127 — Introduced in House

IA 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2014 Mr. Gohmert (for himself, Mrs. Bachmann, Mr. Salmon, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Barton, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Declaring that a state of war exists between the self-described Islamic State and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries, and the Government and the people of the United States and making provisions to prosecute the same. Whereas the self-described Islamic State has committed unprovoked acts of war against the Government and the people of the United States of America: Now, therefore, be it That the state of war between the United States and the self-described Islamic State and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries, which has thus been thrust upon the United States, is hereby formally declared; and the President is hereby authorized and directed to use all necessary and appropriate force to carry on war against the self-described Islamic State and its direct affiliates and subsidiaries; and all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Congress of the United States.