Bills · SJRES 100
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 100International Affairs
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.
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly challenges the President's authority to use military force without explicit Congressional approval. It's a reassertion of Congress's constitutional power to declare war and authorize military engagements, aiming to ensure that the legislative branch has a say in when and where the U.S. commits its forces.
If this bill becomes law, the U.S. would immediately cease specific military operations in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean, potentially altering diplomatic relations and maritime security in those regions. If it doesn't pass, the Executive Branch could continue these or similar military actions without a formal declaration of war or specific authorization from Congress, continuing a debate about the balance of power between the President and Congress in foreign policy and military matters.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States that Congress holds the sole power to declare war or authorize military force, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
This provision reaffirms a fundamental principle of U.S. governance regarding military action.
PROVISION 02
Finds that U.S. Armed Forces have engaged in hostilities against vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean since September 2, 2025, without explicit Congressional authorization.
This establishes the factual basis and specific targets for the bill's directive, highlighting an alleged executive overreach.
PROVISION 03
Directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for these specific hostilities unless Congress explicitly authorizes them with a declaration of war or specific use of force authorization.
This is the central action of the bill, demanding an immediate halt to unauthorized military operations.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that nothing in the bill prevents the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack.
This ensures the U.S. retains its inherent right to self-defense despite the limitations imposed on unauthorized hostilities.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 17
Introduced in Senate
DEC 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 100
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last actionDec 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 17, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 100International Affairs
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 DEC 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 17, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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