I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title XII, add the following: SEC. 12XX. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE. (a) In General.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed. (b) Effective Date.--The repeal contained in subsection (a)-- (1) takes effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) applies with respect to each operation or other action that is being carried out pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force initiated before such effective date. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 735, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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