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Withdrawal of US Forces from Yemen Without Congressional Authorization

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. It aims to restore Congress's constitutional role in declaring war, impacting national security and the use of public funds.
Key points
Congress asserts its sole power to declare war, noting no authorization for the Yemen conflict.
The resolution mandates the President to withdraw U.S. forces from Yemen within 30 days, unless Congress approves continued involvement.
It defines "hostilities" to include intelligence sharing and logistical support for the Saudi-led coalition, which must also cease.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_87
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2022-05-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen 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 117_HJRES_87.

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 2022-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress asserts its sole power to declare war, noting no authorization for the Yemen conflict.
  • The resolution mandates the President to withdraw U.S. forces from Yemen within 30 days, unless Congress approves continued involvement.
  • It defines "hostilities" to include intelligence sharing and logistical support for the Saudi-led coalition, which must also cease.
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. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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