H. Con. Res. 61 · On the floor · International Affairs

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: Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)

What it does

• Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere.
• Applies unless a declaration of war or an authorization to use military force for that purpose has been enacted.
• Invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution.

Official summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

Latest action

Dec 17, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs or his designee