Bill · S.J.Res. 100· Senate(119-SJRES-100)
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.
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean. It points out that Congress holds the sole power to declare war and has not authorized the military strikes that began on September 2, 2025. The text notes that more than sixty days have passed since the President notified Congress, and no specific authorization or extension has been enacted. Because of this, Congress is directing the President to end the use of armed forces against these vessels. However, the resolution explicitly states that it will not prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or an imminent armed attack.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
Reasserts constitutional checks and balances by enforcing congressional oversight on military actions.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
The resolution directs the removal of unauthorized military forces from hostilities, effectively curtailing specific unauthorized operations.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
The resolution restricts executive war-making powers and reasserts strict congressional oversight.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reassertion of Congressional Oversight: Section 2(a) directs the President to stop using the armed forces for hostilities against vessels in the Caribbean Sea or Eastern Pacific Ocean unless Congress explicitly authorizes it, which holds elected officials accountable to the constitutional rule that only Congress can declare war as noted in Section 1(1).
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Preservation of Self-Defense: Section 2(b) ensures that the rule of construction allows the United States to defend itself from an armed attack or a threat of an imminent armed attack.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power-5
- 1/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia