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Directing Withdrawal of US Troops from Unauthorized Hostilities in Niger.

This resolution mandates the President to remove US Armed Forces engaged in hostilities in Niger within 30 days. The goal is to end military operations that lack specific Congressional authorization, thereby protecting service members and reaffirming Congress's constitutional power over war decisions. This ensures greater democratic oversight of military deployments affecting citizens' lives.
Key points
Troop Withdrawal Deadline: The President must withdraw US forces from hostilities in Niger within 30 days, unless Congress explicitly authorizes continued engagement.
Safety of Personnel: The measure aims to reduce the risk for over 1,000 US troops currently deployed in a conflict zone with a history of casualties.
Restoring Oversight: It reasserts that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war or authorize the use of military force.
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2023-10-26
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Additional Information
A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Niger that have not been authorized by Congress.
Print number: SJRES 44
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2023-09-06
Voting date: 2023-10-26
Voting no: 270