President Barack Obama has submitted to Congress a draft bill to allow limited military action against ISIS for three years.

The bill allows for continued airstrikes as well as limited troop operations, avoiding a large-scale invasion and mass troop deployments. On Wednesday, President Obama submitted the draft Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against ISIS.

In a letter addressed to Congress, the president explained his intentions as well as why he sought Congress's input.

"Although existing statutes provide me with the authority I need to take these actions, I have repeatedly expressed my commitment to working with the Congress to pass a bipartisan authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against ISIL," he said, using another name for the terror group.

He explained that this AUMF will not allow large-scale operations similar to those in Iraq and Afghanistan, but "would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other, more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations involving U.S. or coalition personnel or the use of special operations forces to take military action against ISIL leadership."

Although the AUMF would also allow American troops in non-combat situations, like intelligence gathering, operational planning, advising and assisting, and "missions to enable kinetic strikes," the president explained local armies should be deployed to conduct large-scale operations.

The AUMF draft, published by the administration, will expire within three years of its enactment, unless it is reauthorized. The bill also cites all the crimes ISIS committed against U.S. citizens as well as the people of the area.

President Obama expressed in both the letter and the AUMF draft he hopes to collaborate with Congress; however, Republican House Speaker John Boehner hints at possible obstacles for the bill.

"If we are going to defeat this enemy, we need a comprehensive military strategy and a robust authorization, not one that limits our options," he said in a statement, adding that military commanders should be unhindered from doing their jobs. "While I believe an AUMF against ISIL is important, I have concerns that the president's request does not meet this standard."

According to Defense News, Republican senators have also expressed worry that the AUMF may not be broad enough. Sen. Orin Hatch of Utah said the bill should not only cover ISIS but also "cover any other terrorists and wherever they are."

However, Republican Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, welcomes the president's initiative, reports Roll Call.

"I appreciate the president following the long tradition of seeking authorization for the use of military force from Congress," he said. "It also will be important that the president exert leadership, lay out a clear strategy for confronting the threat posed by ISIS, and do the hard work of making the case to the American people why this fight is necessary and one we must win."

Outgoing Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel released a statement in support of the president's draft bill and said the Pentagon would work with Congress to pass the bill.

The AUMF bill also seeks to repeal the 2002 AUMF against Iraq but left untouched the 2001 military action order against Afghanistan.

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