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HR 1488

Congratulating The University of Texas rugby club on winning the 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state championship.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen

Repeals the 1991 Iraq AUMF (Public Law 102-1), removing U.S. authority for force in Iraq; no replacement is provided, potentially shifting to other powers or new authorizations.

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Bill Summary · HR 1488

Summary — H.R. 1488 (2025)

Overview

H.R. 1488 was introduced in the House on February 21, 2025. The bill’s official short title identifies it as a congratulatory resolution for the University of Texas rugby club’s 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state championship, but the text of the introduced version contains a substantive statutory change: a repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq (Public Law 102–1; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note). The bill was considered under suspension of the rules, adopted by the House (June 2, 2025), and listed as “Reported enrolled” on June 3, 2025. It was initially referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Key provision

  • Repeal: The bill would repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq (1991) — cited as Public Law 102–1; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note — removing that specific statutory authorization for the use of United States Armed Forces.

Background & context

  • The 1991 AUMF authorized the President to use U.S. armed forces in relation to Iraq following the 1990–1991 Gulf crisis. Over time, Congress and the executive branch have debated the scope, relevance, and continued necessity of older AUMFs.
  • The text of H.R. 1488 does not include any replacement authorization or new conditions; it is limited to repeal of the 1991 Iraq AUMF as cited.

Who would be affected

  • Federal executive branch entities with responsibilities for defense and foreign operations (Department of Defense, Department of State, intelligence community).
  • Members of Congress and the President, because the repeal would change the statutory framework governing the legal basis for use of force related to Iraq.
  • U.S. military planning and any ongoing or future operations that might have cited the 1991 AUMF as (part of) their legal authority.
  • International partners and Iraqi institutions to the extent U.S. policy or operations are influenced by statutory authorizations.

Procedural status & timeline

  • 2025-02-21: Introduced in House; referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2025-05-30: Filed.
  • 2025-05-31: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-06-02: Considered under suspension of the rules and adopted by the House.
  • 2025-06-03: Reported enrolled.

Note: “Reported enrolled” indicates the bill was prepared in an enrolled form. Final enactment would require passage in the other chamber (if not already passed by both) and presentation to the President consistent with constitutional procedures.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Legal/operational: Repeal would remove the 1991 statutory authorization; that could constrain or require different legal bases (e.g., the President’s Article II authorities, other AUMFs, or future congressional authorizations) for any U.S. military actions related to Iraq that previously relied on the 1991 AUMF.
  • Political/legislative: Repeal could be largely symbolic if the AUMF is no longer relied upon, or it could prompt further congressional-executive negotiations over new authorizations or clarifications of war powers.
  • The bill text provides no transitional language or replacement authority, so practical effects would depend on how executive branch actors and courts interpret and apply the repeal.

Important note on inconsistency

There is a clear inconsistency between the bill’s short title (a congratulatory resolution for the University of Texas rugby club) and the substantive text (repeal of the 1991 Iraq AUMF). The summary above reflects the actual legislative language reported; observers should consult the enrolled bill text on Congress.gov or the House Clerk for the definitive version and any amendments or clerical corrections.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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