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US SJR100

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ruben Gallego

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the President to terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean unless Congress declares war or enacts specific authorization for military force

  • Invokes the War Powers Resolution, citing that U.S. maritime strikes began September 2, 2025, and more than 60 days have passed since the President notified Congress without subsequent authorization

  • Relies on expedited congressional procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546a for joint resolutions requiring removal of forces engaged in unauthorized hostilities

  • Preserves the right of the United States to defend itself from an armed attack or imminent armed attack threat

  • Asserts Congress's constitutional authority under Article I, Section 8 as the sole power to declare war

Legislative Description

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress.

International affairs

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

12/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations12/17/2025

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