S.J.Res. 15 (112th): A joint resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Libya and the Government and the people of the United States, and making provision to prosecute the same.

Introduced:
May 25, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on May 25, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 25, 2011
Referred to Committee May 25, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Last updated May 25, 2011.
2 pages

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5/25/2011--Introduced.
Declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the government of Libya. Authorizes and directs the President to: (1) employ U.S. naval and military forces and the resources of the U.S. government to carry on war against the government of Libya; and (2) issue to private U.S. armed vessels commissions or letters of marque and general reprisal against the vessels, goods, and effects of the government of Libya.

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