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Congress Directs President to Withdraw Troops from Syria

This resolution from Congress tells the President to remove most U.S. troops from Syria within 60 days. It highlights that Congress, not the President, has the power to decide on military conflicts, especially regarding actions not authorized by law, such as securing oil fields. This aims to ensure that military actions abroad have proper congressional approval.
Key points
Congress asserts its power to authorize military action, stating it has not approved operations in Syria related to oil fields.
The President is directed to withdraw U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities in Syria within 60 days.
This directive does not affect operations against al Qaeda or existing authorizations for military force.
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Print number: 116_HCONRES_77
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2019-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_77.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress asserts its power to authorize military action, stating it has not approved operations in Syria related to oil fields.
  • The President is directed to withdraw U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities in Syria within 60 days.
  • This directive does not affect operations against al Qaeda or existing authorizations for military force.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Rule H. Res. 739 passed House.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

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