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US HJRes126
US HJRes126A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Introduced
09/19/2025
09/19/2025
In Committee
09/19/2025
09/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
AI Summary
This joint resolution addresses the use of United States Armed Forces in military actions without explicit Congressional authorization, specifically focusing on potential military strikes related to foreign terrorist organizations, drug trafficking, and international operations. The resolution highlights that Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war, and in this case, has not provided specific authorization for military action against designated terrorist organizations, states where such organizations operate, or non-state drug trafficking groups. The resolution references specific military strikes on vessels on September 2 and 15, 2025, and notes that Congress has not received sufficient information about these strikes. It directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against such entities unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific military force authorization, while maintaining a caveat that the United States can still defend itself from armed attacks or imminent threats and support authorized counternarcotics operations. The resolution emphasizes Congress's commitment to providing resources to combat drug trafficking through diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement means, but requires explicit Congressional approval for military interventions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (56)
Jason Crow (D)*,
Don Beyer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
André Carson (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Al Green (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
John Larson (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Dave Min (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 09/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/126/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hjres126/BILLS-119hjres126ih.pdf |
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