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.

This joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by a formal declaration of war or specific congressional approval. The proposal includes a provision stating that these restrictions would not prevent the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or an imminent threat of one.

This resolution directly affects the President of the United States by requiring the termination of unauthorized military actions in or against Venezuela. It also impacts members of the U.S. Armed Forces currently or potentially involved in hostilities within that region. Additionally, the resolution clarifies that it does not restrict the government's ability to utilize military personnel for defending the United States against armed attacks or imminent threats.

• Termination of unauthorized military involvement. Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress has enacted a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.
• Preservation of self-defense authorities. Clarifies that the resolution does not restrict the ability of the United States to defend against an actual or imminent armed attack.

The resolution reinforces the constitutional requirement for a congressional declaration of war or specific statutory authorization to use military force, while maintaining the existing legal authority for the United States to defend itself against an armed attack or imminent threat.

The resolution seeks to require the President to end the involvement of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress has specifically issued a declaration of war or a formal authorization for the use of military force. It intends to preserve the ability of the United States to defend itself against an actual or imminent armed attack while ensuring congressional oversight of military actions in the region.