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H.Con.Res. 61 · 119TH CONGRESS

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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Last recorded step: Passed House, Dec 17, 2025.

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Would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with designated terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere.

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This concurrent resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from active hostilities against any presidentially designated terrorist organization located in the Western Hemisphere. These forces would be required to withdraw unless Congress has specifically enacted a declaration of war or a formal authorization for the use of military force for that purpose.

Who is affected

This resolution directly affects the President of the United States and the U.S. Armed Forces currently engaged in hostilities with designated terrorist organizations. It specifically impacts military personnel stationed or operating within the Western Hemisphere. Additionally, the resolution concerns presidentially designated terrorist organizations active in that region.

Key provisions

  • Removal of Armed Forces from specific hostilities. Directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from active hostilities involving any presidentially designated terrorist organization located in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Requirement for congressional authorization. Prohibits continued military involvement in these hostilities unless Congress enacts a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.

Fiscal impact

Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available

Effective dates

Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates

Relationship to existing law

This resolution invokes the authority of section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from specific hostilities unless authorized by a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.

Stated purpose

The resolution seeks to require the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from combat operations against designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere, unless Congress has specifically issued a declaration of war or authorized the use of military force for that purpose.