Purpose and policy

(a) Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to restrict the President from ordering or utilizing the United States Armed Forces to invade or seize territory from Canada, the Republic of Panama, and the self-governing territory of Greenland without a declaration of war, congressional authorization, or a national emergency created by attack or imminent threat of attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its Armed Forces. (b) Policy The restriction described in subsection (a) serves to reaffirm that the United States— (1) remains committed to a rules-based international order and democratic values; (2) honors our Nation’s alliances and partnerships; and (3) stands against territorial aggression.