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H.Con.Res. 61

Introduced

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.

Sponsor
DGregory W. Meeks· New York
Introduced
November 17, 2025
Policy area
International Affairs
Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.December 17, 2025
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 61 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.
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