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

10/18/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 126

The bill is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation H.J.Res. 126 on September 19, 2025. It aims to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 126

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against any organization designated on or after February 20, 2025, as a foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist, any states in which such entities operate, or any non-state organization engaged in illegal drug trafficking unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or the threat of an imminent armed attack or from using the U.S. Armed Forces in support of civil authorities as part of authorized counternarcotics operations.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 126

Bill HJRES 126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2025. Bill HJRES 126 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2025.  Bill HJRES 126's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 19, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 126

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
32
Democrat Cosponsors
32
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 126

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 126

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

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