A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 68

119th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kaine

Senator

Democratic

VA

Cosponsors

13

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States will not deploy U.S. Armed Forces, risk U.S. lives, or use U.S. funds to take over Gaza. It opposes using American military assets or personnel for the purpose of controlling or administering the Gaza Strip.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States will not deploy U.S. Armed Forces, risk U.S. lives, or use U.S. funds to take over Gaza. It opposes using American military assets or personnel for the purpose of controlling or administering the Gaza Strip.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution states it is the sense of the Senate that the United States will not deploy U.S. Armed Forces, risk U.S. lives, or use U.S. funds to take over Gaza.  </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Opposes deploying U.S. forces to take over Gaza
Opposes using U.S. funds for Gaza takeover
Non-binding sense of the Senate
Expresses opposition to U.S. military administration of Gaza
Aims to limit U.S. military involvement in Gaza governance
Addresses concerns about mission creep in region

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution responds to discussions about post-conflict Gaza governance and concerns about potential U.S. military involvement in administering the territory. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses Senate sentiment but does not legally constrain the executive branch. The resolution reflects reluctance to commit U.S. forces to prolonged occupation or governance missions, drawing on lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan interventions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

68, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-68