This joint resolution seeks to reassert congressional authority over military engagements by directing the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities not explicitly authorized by Congress. It specifically targets actions against foreign terrorist organizations or specially designated global terrorists designated after February 20, 2025, states where these entities operate, and non-state organizations involved in illegal drug trafficking, unless a declaration of war or specific Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) is enacted. The resolution's findings underscore that Congress holds the sole power to declare war and has not authorized recent military strikes, including two specific incidents in September 2025, which are deemed "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution. It asserts that the designation of an entity as a terrorist organization or involvement in drug trafficking does not, by itself, provide legal authority for the President to use military force or constitute an armed attack against the United States. Crucially, the resolution includes a rule of construction clarifying that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or engaging in authorized counternarcotics operations with civil authorities. It emphasizes Congress's commitment to combating drug trafficking but insists on proper legislative authorization for military interventions, highlighting the lack of sufficient information provided for recent actions.