Bill · S.J.Res. 6· Senate(119-SJRES-6)
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria 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 Syria. The resolution asserts that current military actions lack specific statutory authorization from Congress. It mandates that these forces be removed no later than 30 days after the resolution is adopted. This removal must remain in place unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization. The resolution clarifies that it does not authorize the use of military force.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill seeks to protect the safety of service members currently deployed in high-risk areas.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
By mandating withdrawal from a volatile region, the bill aims to reduce the risk of injury or death to active-duty service members.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The mandatory removal of approximately 2,000 troops from Syria reduces the costs associated with their deployment and operations.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution asserts Congressional authority over the President's ability to maintain troops in hostilities without specific statutory authorization.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of Risk to Service Members: The text notes that approximately 2,000 troops are deployed in a volatile environment facing significant risk from regular attacks and imminent threats of wider hostilities. Removing these forces could mitigate the risk of further injuries or deaths, such as the 56 injuries and 11 deaths previously recorded. (Section 1)
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Addressing Lack of Congressional Authorization: The resolution states that current military operations in Syria do not have specific statutory authorization under the 2001 or 2002 authorizations. Directing removal brings military actions into alignment with the President's obligation to remove forces when Congress so directs under the War Powers Resolution. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Impact of Sudden Withdrawal: The text describes the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime as creating an "acute period of volatility." A mandatory withdrawal within 30 days could occur during this period of significant change and risk. (Section 1)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
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