Resolution to End Unauthorized Military Hostilities

• •The resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against foreign terrorist organizations, their host states, or non-state drug-trafficking organizations.
• •The mandate applies to any organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization or specially designated global terrorist on or after February 20, 2025.
• •The resolution cites two specific U.S. military strikes on vessels that occurred on September 2, 2025, and September 15, 2025.
• •Congress asserts it has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for military force against these entities.
• •The resolution states that the designation of an entity as a terrorist organization does not provide legal authority for the President to use military force.
• •The resolution clarifies that nothing in the bill prevents the U.S. from defending itself against an armed attack or imminent threat.
• •The bill explicitly states that the trafficking of illegal drugs does not, by itself, constitute an armed attack or an imminent threat of one.
• •The resolution requires the President to cease hostilities unless Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force (AUMF).
• •Congress claims it has not received sufficient information regarding the vessels struck in September 2025, including their cargo, destination, or the legal basis for the strikes.
• •The resolution invokes expedited procedures under the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 for consideration.

This resolution seeks to limit the President's ability to use military force against specific foreign entities without direct Congressional approval, potentially ending ongoing military strikes related to drug interdiction.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.