A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution (SJRES 5) directs the President to remove U.S. military forces from hostilities in Ukraine within 30 days unless Congress passes a new authorization or declaration of war. It specifically targets U.S. involvement in Ukraine that lacks congressional approval, including intelligence sharing, special forces operations, and support for Ukrainian strikes using U.S.-provided weapons like ATACMS missiles. The resolution cites the War Powers Resolution, arguing that current U.S. military activities in Ukraine - including coordination of strikes on Russian targets - constitute "hostilities" requiring authorization. It does not authorize new military action but mandates the withdrawal of forces currently engaged without explicit congressional consent. The resolution affects all U.S. military personnel and contractors deployed in Ukraine for combat-related support.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
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