# 119-sjres-100: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress.

119-sjres-100, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-100
- Congress: 119
- Title: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean that have not been authorized by Congress.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This joint resolution would force an end to U.S. strikes that lack congressional authorization by requiring the President to terminate** military hostilities against vessels in the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Pacific unless Congress declares war, passes a specific authorization, or extends the War Powers period. It ties any continued maritime use of force to a formal congressional approval timeline and preserves a narrow self-defense exception. - Presidents and the executive branch would have to stop maritime strikes in the specified waters unless Congress provides a declaration of war, a specific authorization, or extends the War Powers period within 60 days. - Members of Congress would get faster consideration of measures to remove forces because the resolution references existing expedited legislative procedures tied to past international security laws. - U.S. armed forces conducting maritime strikes in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific would face mandated termination of those operations absent congressional authorization. - The resolution explicitly preserves the ability to defend the United States from an armed attack or an imminent threat.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stop U.S. naval hostilities in region: benefit, medium. If enacted, this would direct the President to stop using U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against vessels operating in the Caribbean Sea or the Eastern Pacific Ocean unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization. The resolution says 60 calendar days have passed since the Preside…
- Faster congressional votes to remove forces: mixed, low. If enacted, this would require Congress to consider any bill or joint resolution to remove U.S. forces used without a declaration or specific statutory authorization under expedited procedures. That would shorten the time Congress takes to vote on removal measures. The rule would apply only to remo…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-sjres-100 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/100)

## Related
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-100 (as of 2026-04-21).