1. Short title This joint resolution may be cited as the Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 . 2. Purpose The purposes of this joint resolution are as follows: (1) To reaffirm that Congress, the President, and the American people stand united in their resolve to defeat the Taliban, al Qaeda, ISIS, and designated associated forces, and to express support for the United States Armed Forces and other United States personnel in this continuing armed conflict. (2) To replace the Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) with an updated authorization that— (A) provides uninterrupted authority to use all necessary and appropriate force in the current and continuing armed conflict against the Taliban, al Qaeda, ISIS, and associated forces; (B) establishes rigorous congressional oversight and improves transparency; and (C) provides for regular congressional review and debate of the authorization provided by this joint resolution. (3) To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note). 3. Authorization for use of United States Armed Forces (a) In general The President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against— (1) the Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)