A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 6

119th Congress

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

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Introduced:Jan 23, 2025

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Summary

This joint resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. military forces from Syria within 30 days unless Congress specifically authorizes their presence. It argues that the approximately 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria are operating without proper congressional approval, since existing military authorizations from 2001 and 2002 do not cover operations in Syria.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced1/23/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

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A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. military forces from Syria within 30 days unless Congress specifically authorizes their presence. It argues that the approximately 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria are operating without proper

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This joint resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. military forces from Syria within 30 days unless Congress specifically authorizes their presence. It argues that the approximately 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria are operating without proper congressional approval, since existing military authorizations from 2001 and 2002 do not cover operations in Syria.

Bill Number: 6
Introduced: 1/23/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Title: A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill Number: 6
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 1/23/2025
Summary: This joint resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. military forces from Syria within 30 days unless Congress specifically authorizes their presence. It argues that the approximately 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria are operating without proper congressional approval, since existing m

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution directs the President to remove all U.S. military forces from Syria within 30 days unless Congress specifically authorizes their presence. It argues that the approximately 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria are operating without proper congressional approval, since existing military authorizations from 2001 and 2002 do not cover operations in Syria.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution requires the President to withdraw all U.S. Armed Forces from Syria within 30 days of passage.
It states that Congress has not specifically authorized military operations in Syria, and that post-9/11 authorizations do not apply to Syria.
The resolution notes that approximately 2,000 U.S. troops are currently deployed in Syria, more than previously disclosed to the public.
U.S. forces in Syria have engaged with multiple groups including ISIS, Syrian government forces, Iranian-backed militias, Russian forces, and Turkish forces.
The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional approval for extended military deployments abroad.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would directly affect the approximately 2,000 U.S. service members currently stationed in Syria and their families. It would end U.S. military operations against ISIS remnants and Iranian-backed militias in Syria, potentially affecting regional security dynamics. The resolution would also impact U.S. relationships with allies and partners in Syria who work with American forces.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6, 119th Congress (2025). "A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-6

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