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Directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress.

S.J. Res. 5 · 119th Congress · Jan 23, 2025 · Lineage

JOINT RESOLUTION

Section 1 Removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Ukraine that have not been authorized by Congress

Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a) and in accordance with the provisions of section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–329; 90 Stat. 765), Congress hereby directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Ukraine by not later than the date that is 30 days after the date of the adoption of this joint resolution (unless the President requests and Congress authorizes a later date), and unless and until a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use of United States Armed Forces has been enacted.

Sec. 2 Rule of construction regarding authorizations for use of military force

Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this joint resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.