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

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 83

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Schiff

D - CA

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

Directs termination of U.S. armed forces involvement in hostilities against organizations designated as terrorist groups after February 2025, or drug trafficking organizations, unless authorized by Congress. Cites September 2025 military strikes on vessels as triggering War Powers Resolution.

Latest Action

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Directs termination of U.S. armed forces involvement in hostilities against organizations designated as terrorist groups after February 2025, or drug trafficking organizations, unless authorized by Congress. Cites September 2025 military strikes on vessels as triggering War Powers Resolution.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs removal of forces from unauthorized hostilities
References September 2025 military strikes on vessels
Invokes War Powers Resolution requirements
Asserts Congress sole power to declare war
Preserves self-defense and authorized counternarcotics operations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Would require congressional authorization for military operations against newly designated terrorist groups and drug trafficking organizations. Challenges executive branch use of military force without explicit congressional approval.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

83, 119th Congress (2025). "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-83