HJRES 126 United States House · 119th Congress

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

HJRES 126 is a joint resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from military operations against specific targets without congressional authorization. It requires the President to end hostilities involving: (1) foreign terrorist organizations designated after February 20, 2025; (2) countries where those groups operate; or (3) non-state groups trafficking illegal drugs, unless Congress explicitly authorizes such actions through a war declaration or specific law. The bill cites recent military strikes on vessels as examples of unauthorized hostilities and emphasizes that drug trafficking alone does not justify military force under the War Powers Resolution. This resolution applies to all current and future operations targeting these groups without prior congressional approval.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2025 Last action Sep 19, 2025
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Photo of Jason Crow
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
CO
6
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Photo of Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
WA
9
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
NY
14
Co
Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
Co
Photo of Brittany Pettersen
Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
CO
7
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Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1
Co
Photo of Chrissy Houlahan
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
PA
6
Co
Photo of Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
PA
17
Co
Photo of Danny K. Davis
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
IL
7