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This joint resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution cites several key points to support its objective, including Congress's constitutional power to declare war, the lack of specific statutory authorization for military action in Syria from previous authorizations like the 2001 and 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), and the ongoing risks to U.S. troops in the region. As of December 2024, approximately 2,000 U.S. troops are deployed in Syria, having been involved in various military operations since 2014, including targeting ISIS, Syrian government forces, Iranian-backed militias, and other groups. The resolution requires the President to withdraw U.S. forces from Syrian hostilities within 30 days of the resolution's adoption, unless Congress provides specific authorization for continued military presence. Additionally, the resolution includes a rule of construction explicitly stating that it does not authorize the use of military force, emphasizing its focus on troop withdrawal and adherence to the War Powers Resolution's provisions for congressional oversight of military engagements.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/6/all-info