SJRES 98119th CongressIn Committee

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

Introduced: Dec 3, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-Virginia)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

S.J. Res. 98 directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress, reaffirming Congress’s sole war‑power authority and allowing for defensive use of force.

Key Points

1Affirms Congress’s exclusive power to declare war.
2Finds no declaration or statutory authorization for U.S. military action in Venezuela.
3Defines such action as hostilities under the War Powers Resolution.
4Directs the President to terminate U.S. forces in Venezuela unless authorized.
5Allows for defensive action against imminent attack.

Impact Areas

U.S. Armed Forces stationed or operating in VenezuelaU.S. President and executive branchCongress and foreign‑policy decision makersVenezuelan government and international stakeholders

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