Bill · S.J.Res. 5· Senate(119-SJRES-5)
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Rand Paul
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine. This removal must occur no later than 30 days after the resolution is adopted, unless Congress authorizes a later date. The directive applies unless a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for such use of forces is enacted. The resolution cites the War Powers Resolution regarding the President's duty to remove forces engaged in hostilities without congressional authorization. Additionally, the resolution specifies that it does not authorize the use of military force.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
By directing the removal of troops from hostilities, the resolution may lead to a reduction in the costs associated with military operations and intelligence support in Ukraine.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+4
The withdrawal of personnel and support services from the Ukraine conflict likely reduces immediate military operational expenditures.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
Reducing active hostilities and personnel deployments may reduce the risk of involvement in combat for service members.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The removal of U.S. support and personnel could be perceived as a reduction in commitment to current Ukrainian security interests and allied objectives.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2
While primarily a federal matter, the resolution asserts congressional authority over the executive's conduct of foreign military engagement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Military Personnel from Hostilities: The resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine within 30 days of adoption (Section 1). This follows claims that United States special forces have been assisting Ukrainian military planners with operations that resulted in Russian military casualties (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Lack of Authorization for Use of Force: The resolution explicitly states that nothing within the document may be construed as authorizing the use of military force (Section 2).
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Potential for Nuclear Response: The text notes that Russian President Vladimir Putin updated Russia's nuclear doctrine to consider a conventional-weapons attack by a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear-armed state as a joint attack, which could meet the conditions for a nuclear response (Whereas clauses).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+4Improves International Alliances-3
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
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