Withdrawal of US Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities
This resolution aims to ensure the President cannot engage US armed forces in hostilities without explicit Congressional authorization. This means decisions to send troops into combat will require broader support, potentially impacting national security and foreign policy, and giving citizens more certainty about the legality of such actions.
Key points
Congress directs the President to remove US forces from Venezuela and from fighting designated transnational criminal organizations without Congressional authorization.
The President cannot use military force without a declaration of war or specific Congressional authorization, except for self-defense against sudden attacks.
Illegal drug trafficking alone does not constitute an armed attack justifying military force without Congressional approval.
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