To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 51

119th Congress

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ilhan Omar

D - MN

Cosponsors

22

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This War Powers Resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Venezuela and any transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations since February 20, 2025. The resolution cites September 2025 military actions in the Caribbean and presidential statements authorizing force without congressional approval.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This War Powers Resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Venezuela and any transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations since February 20, 2025. The resolution cites September 2025 military actions in the Caribbean and presidential statements authorizing force without congressional approval.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Invokes War Powers Resolution section 5(c) to direct removal of U.S. forces from hostilities
Targets military actions against Venezuela and transnational criminal organizations designated as FTOs since February 20, 2025
References September 2025 strikes in the Southern Caribbean and President Trump's statements about shooting down Venezuelan jets
States that drug trafficking alone does not constitute an armed attack justifying military force
Preserves the right to repel sudden attacks and engage in self-defense consistent with War Powers Resolution

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects U.S. military personnel deployed in the Caribbean region and the Biden administration's counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations. It impacts U.S.-Venezuela relations and the designation of transnational criminal organizations as terrorist groups. Congress would reassert its constitutional war powers over executive military action.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

51, 119th Congress (2025). "To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hconres-51