Bill Summary
The proposed concurrent resolution directs the President of the United States to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities against groups classified as terrorist organizations by the President in the Western Hemisphere. This action is taken in accordance with section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which aims to limit the President's ability to engage military forces without congressional approval. The resolution stipulates that such military involvement can only continue if Congress issues a formal declaration of war or provides specific authorization for military action against the designated terrorist organizations.
Possible Impacts
The concurrent resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere could affect people in several ways:
1. **Impact on Military Personnel**: The resolution could lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops from combat zones, potentially reducing the risk of injury or death for military personnel. This decision may affect the lives of service members and their families by alleviating the stress and uncertainty associated with active combat deployments.
2. **Regional Security Dynamics**: The removal of U.S. Armed Forces could alter the security landscape in the Western Hemisphere, potentially leading to an increase in activities by terrorist organizations or other non-state actors. This might affect local populations who could face greater threats to their safety and security, leading to instability in affected areas.
3. **Political and Diplomatic Relations**: The resolution could influence U.S. relations with countries in the Western Hemisphere and impact international cooperation in counterterrorism efforts. The decision to withdraw might be viewed positively by some nations advocating for reduced U.S. military presence, while others may see it as a lack of commitment to combating terrorism, which could affect diplomatic relations and future collaboration on security issues.
[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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