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This joint resolution addresses the use of United States Armed Forces in maritime operations in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean, emphasizing Congress's constitutional war-making powers. The resolution finds that military strikes against vessels in these regions since September 2, 2025, were not authorized by a congressional declaration of war or specific military force authorization, and that these actions constitute "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution. The resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in these maritime operations, invoking provisions from the Department of State Authorization Act that allow for expedited procedures to require military force removal. Importantly, the resolution includes a critical rule of construction that preserves the United States' right to defend itself against armed attacks or imminent threats, ensuring that the termination of maritime operations does not compromise national security. By mandating the withdrawal of forces without explicit congressional authorization, the resolution reasserts Congress's role in overseeing military engagements and adheres to constitutional principles of checks and balances in war powers.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/100/all-info