S.J.Res. 215 – Reading Mode

IIA

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 215

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 16, 2026

Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Schiff) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

JOINT RESOLUTION

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman that have not been authorized by Congress.

Findings

Congress makes the following findings:

(1)

Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.

(2)

The Sultanate of Oman is an important United States partner and has played a key role in regional diplomacy and mediation, including to secure the release of United States hostages.

(3)

Congress has not declared war upon the Sultanate of Oman or upon any person or organization within Oman, nor enacted a specific statutory authorization for use of military force against Oman.

(4)

Threatening the use of force by the United States Armed Forces within or against the Sultanate of Oman constitutes the imminent introduction of the United States Armed Forces into hostilities within the meaning of section 4(a) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)).

(5)

Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a) provides that any joint resolution or bill to require the removal of United States Armed Forces engaged in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization shall be considered in accordance with the expedited procedures of section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–329).

Removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman

(a)

Removal

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), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Oman.

(b)

Rule of construction

Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or the threat of an imminent armed attack.