A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

3/13/2024, 10:34 PM

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in, or affecting, Niger within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

Bill 118 SJRes 44 is a joint resolution that aims to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution is in response to concerns about the involvement of US military forces in Niger without proper authorization from Congress.

The resolution highlights the importance of Congress having the authority to declare war and authorize the use of military force. It argues that the deployment of US Armed Forces in Niger without congressional approval is a violation of the Constitution and undermines the democratic process.

The resolution calls for the immediate withdrawal of US military forces from hostilities in Niger that have not been authorized by Congress. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the decision-making process when it comes to the use of military force. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 44 is a bipartisan effort to uphold the constitutional principles of checks and balances and ensure that the US military is only deployed in foreign conflicts with proper authorization from Congress.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 44

Introduced on
2023-09-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in, or affecting, Niger within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces has been enacted.

Bill 118 SJRes 44 is a joint resolution that aims to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution is in response to concerns about the involvement of US military forces in Niger without proper authorization from Congress.

The resolution highlights the importance of Congress having the authority to declare war and authorize the use of military force. It argues that the deployment of US Armed Forces in Niger without congressional approval is a violation of the Constitution and undermines the democratic process.

The resolution calls for the immediate withdrawal of US military forces from hostilities in Niger that have not been authorized by Congress. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the decision-making process when it comes to the use of military force. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 44 is a bipartisan effort to uphold the constitutional principles of checks and balances and ensure that the US military is only deployed in foreign conflicts with proper authorization from Congress.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary10/26/2023

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in, or affecting, Niger within 30 days of this resolution's adoption unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of the Armed Forces h...


Latest Action10/26/2023
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 11 - 86. Record Vote Number: 270.