H.Con.Res. 61
IntroducedDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 61
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 17, 2025
Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Himes, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Crow, and Ms. Omar) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere, unless authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against such presidentially designated terrorist organization. <all>