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US SJR6
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria within 30 days of adoption, unless Congress declares war or provides specific authorization for military force
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Asserts that neither the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (against 9/11 perpetrators) nor the 2002 Iraq AUMF provides legal authority for U.S. military operations in Syria
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Cites approximately 2,000 U.S. troops currently deployed in Syria, with forces having conducted operations against ISIS, Syrian government forces, Iranian-backed militias, Russian Wagner forces, and Turkish armed forces since 2014
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Documents at least 52 attacks on U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq since October 17, 2023, resulting in at least 56 service members injured and 11 deaths during Operation Inherent Resolve
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Invokes the War Powers Resolution, stating Congress has sole constitutional authority to declare war and may direct removal of forces engaged in hostilities without congressional authorization
Legislative Description
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
International affairs
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1/23/2025