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To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Sponsored By: Representative Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Introduced
Summary
Congressional control over war powers would be reasserted by directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela and certain transnational criminal organizations unless Congress explicitly authorizes further force.
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- Service members: U.S. forces would be withdrawn from hostilities targeting the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela or any part of its government or military, and from operations against transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists since Feb 20, 2025, unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization.
- Congress and transparency: The resolution demands a full briefing to Congress and signals that further military action should follow a public debate and a congressional vote consistent with the Constitution.
- Presidential authority and existing AUMFs: It states that designating a group as an FTO or SDGT does not by itself permit use of force, and it finds the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force do not authorize force against Venezuela or groups designated since Feb 20, 2025.
- Self-defense and drug trafficking: The text preserves the ability to repel sudden attacks consistent with the War Powers Resolution and clarifies that trafficking in illegal drugs alone is not an armed attack under that law.
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End hostilities with Venezuela and listed groups
If adopted by both chambers, the resolution would direct the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Venezuela or its government or military. It would also end hostilities against any transnational criminal groups labeled as terrorist or special global terrorists since February 20, 2025. The directive would take effect upon adoption unless Congress later passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for force after adoption. This could reduce combat deployments and related spending.
Self-defense allowed; drug trafficking not war
If adopted by both chambers, the resolution would make clear that U.S. forces may still repel sudden attacks in self-defense. It would also state that drug trafficking alone does not count as an armed attack or an imminent threat. This tells commanders and lawyers when the President may use force without a new vote by Congress.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
MN • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]
TX • D
Sponsored 9/23/2025
Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
IL • D
Sponsored 9/23/2025
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MA • D
Sponsored 9/26/2025
Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
AZ • D
Sponsored 9/26/2025
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 9/26/2025
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
TX • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
NY • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
OR • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Sponsored 10/8/2025
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
WA • D
Sponsored 10/8/2025
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
WI • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
ME • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
NC • D
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3]
OR • D
Sponsored 12/10/2025
Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
CT • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
IL • D
Sponsored 10/24/2025
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/24/2025
Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
NJ • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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