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

1/28/2025, 5:26 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 5

Bill 119 SJRes 5 is a joint resolution that aims to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress. The bill is focused on ensuring that the US military is not involved in any conflicts in Ukraine without proper approval from Congress.

The resolution highlights the importance of Congress having the authority to declare war and authorize military actions, as outlined in the Constitution. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in decisions regarding the deployment of US troops in foreign conflicts.

The bill specifically targets any hostilities in Ukraine that have not been approved by Congress, indicating a desire to limit the involvement of US forces in the region to only those actions that have been properly authorized. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 5 seeks to uphold the constitutional principles of checks and balances by ensuring that Congress has the final say in matters of war and military intervention. It aims to prevent unauthorized military actions in Ukraine and promote congressional oversight of US military involvement in foreign conflicts.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 5

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine 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.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted TextPDFFormatted XML

Current Status of Bill SJRES 5

Bill SJRES 5 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill SJRES 5 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025.  Bill SJRES 5's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 5

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 5

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 5

A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.
Start holding our government accountable!

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 5

R
Rand Paul
Kentucky(Republican)

Latest Bills

PROTECT Our Kids Act
Bill HR 1069March 24, 2025
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
Bill HR 1005March 24, 2025
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
Bill HR 1049March 24, 2025
District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025
Bill S 1077March 24, 2025
Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
Bill HR 956March 24, 2025
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025
Bill HR 501March 24, 2025
Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
Bill HR 744March 24, 2025
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
Bill S 478March 24, 2025
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
Bill HR 983March 24, 2025
Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
Bill HR 1491March 24, 2025
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 6January 28, 2025