IIA 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 43 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2017 Mr. Flake (for himself and Mr. Kaine ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and associated persons or forces, that are engaged in hostilities against the United States, the Armed Forces, or its other personnel.