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This joint resolution addresses the use of United States Armed Forces in military operations without explicit congressional authorization, focusing on recent military strikes against vessels potentially involved in drug trafficking. The resolution highlights Congress's constitutional power to declare war and notes that no formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization exists for military actions against foreign terrorist organizations, states harboring such organizations, or non-state groups involved in drug trafficking. It specifically references military strikes on September 2 and 15, 2025, and expresses concern about the lack of detailed information surrounding these operations. The resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in these hostilities unless Congress provides a formal declaration of war or specific military force authorization. However, the resolution includes a critical caveat that allows for self-defense against imminent armed attacks and supports authorized counternarcotics operations, emphasizing that drug trafficking alone does not constitute an armed attack. The document also reaffirms Congress's commitment to providing resources to combat drug trafficking through various diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement channels while ensuring proper oversight of military actions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/83/all-info