What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against any organization designated on or after February 20, 2025, as a foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist, any states in which such entities operate, or any non-state organization engaged in illegal drug trafficking unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or the threat of an imminent armed attack or from using the U.S. Armed Forces in support of civil authorities as part of authorized counternarcotics operations.
Action Timeline
2025-09-19
Introduced in House
2025-09-19
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-09-19
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HJRES.126 pass?
HJRES.126 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HJRES.126 do?
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against any organization designated on or after February 20, 2025, as a foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist, any states in which such entities operate, or any non-state organization engaged in illegal drug trafficking unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or the threat of an imminen…
Who sponsored HJRES.126?
HJRES.126 was sponsored by Jason Crow (D-Colorado).
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