WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the White House provided Congress a proposal for a new, more narrowly tailored authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against Islamic State fighters and affiliated forces, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:

“While overdue, this is a thoughtful proposal.  The Administration is not asking for a blank check for military operations.  This framework more precisely defines the President’s authority to combat ISIL.  This is a workable approach and I hope it helps create bipartisan consensus.  Now it is time for Congress to debate, refine, and ultimately vote on a new AUMF.”

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