This joint resolution directs the President to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against certain groups and countries unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes the use of force. It covers groups designated as foreign terrorist organizations or specially designated global terrorists on or after February 20, 2025, countries where those groups operate, and certain organizations involved in illegal drug trafficking. It preserves the use of force to defend against an armed attack or imminent threat and allows military support for authorized counternarcotics operations. The Senate rejected a motion to discharge the resolution from committee by a vote of 48–51; its status is listed as in progress.
The resolution does not describe direct changes to individuals’ rights or services. It would set limits on certain military operations unless Congress authorizes them.
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The resolution states that Congress has not authorized force against the covered groups or countries, and that the strikes described in its findings count as hostilities under the War Powers Resolution. It also says Congress has not received sufficient information about the vessels, the use of lethal force, or the legal basis for the strikes.
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