Bill > SJRes90

This joint resolution addresses potential United States military involvement in Venezuela by asserting Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and directing the termination of any military hostilities that have not been explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or specific military force authorization. The resolution highlights several key findings, including that the U.S. has not declared war on Venezuela, that there are indications of potential imminent military involvement through reported covert operations and increased military assets near Venezuela, and that any such engagement should be preceded by a full congressional briefing, public debate, and congressional vote. The resolution specifically directs the President to end any unauthorized military hostilities against Venezuela, while preserving the United States' right to defend itself against armed attack or imminent threat. The resolution invokes specific provisions of the Department of State Authorization Act and the International Security and Arms Export Control Act to provide a legal framework for this directive, emphasizing the constitutional principle that war-making power fundamentally resides with Congress, not the executive branch.