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Joint Resolution

A legislative measure that, if passed by both the House and Senate and approved by the President, has the force of law. Used for various purposes, including proposing constitutional amendments or directing specific actions like this one.

War Powers Clause (Article I, Section 8)

The section of the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the sole power to declare war, raise and support armies, and provide and maintain a navy.

Hostilities

In the context of the War Powers Resolution, this refers to situations where U.S. Armed Forces are engaged in, or are at imminent risk of becoming engaged in, armed conflict, including providing direct support like intelligence or targeting information.

War Powers Resolution

A law passed in 1973 that aims to limit the President's power to commit the U.S. to armed conflict without congressional consent. It requires the President to notify Congress when troops are deployed to hostilities and sets time limits for such deployments without congressional authorization.

ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System)

A long-range guided missile system supplied by the United States, designed to strike high-value targets.

Declaration of War

A formal act by the U.S. Congress that explicitly states the U.S. is at war with another country, invoking specific legal and constitutional authorities.