Search Results: keywords:"military force"

  • H. J. RES. 81 — Authorizing the use of military force against certain Mexican cartels.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:323

    H. J. RES. 81 is a joint resolution that authorizes the President of the United States to use military force against certain Mexican cartels, including Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS–13), and others. These cartels are accused of committing acts of terrorism, enabling...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill allows the President to use the military to fight certain groups in Mexico, called cartels, that are doing bad things like bringing illegal drugs. These bad activities make the U.S. less safe, so the government wants to do something about it.

  • S. CON. RES. 28 — Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the authority of the President to use appropriate and necessary force to liberate United States citizens being held by Hamas.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:223

    S. CON. RES. 28 expresses the view of Congress that the President of the United States has the authority to use military force to free U.S. citizens held hostage by Hamas. The resolution refers to a series of violent attacks Hamas carried out against Israel on October 7,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that Congress thinks the President can use the military to try to rescue Americans who are being kept by Hamas, a group that took them during a fight. It doesn't explain exactly how the President can use the force or talk about trying to solve the problem peacefully first.

  • H. RES. 105 — Affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:291

    H. RES. 105 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives affirming the threats posed by a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran to global stability. The resolution highlights statements from Iranian officials against the United States and allies, Iran's support for...

    Simple Explanation

    The resolution says that Iran having nuclear weapons is a big worry for the world, and it tells Iran to stop dangerous activities, like making nuclear bombs. It also makes it clear that this resolution doesn't mean they are planning to use military force.