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.

House Concurrent Resolution

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Thompson

Representative

Republican

PA-15

Cosponsors

93

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with any terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere, unless Congress has authorized military force against those groups. It aims to limit the President's ability to engage in unauthorized military operations in the region.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with any terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere, unless Congress has authorized military force against those groups. It aims to limit the President's ability to engage in unauthorized military operations in the region.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This concurrent resolution opposes actions that undermine Israel's future as a Jewish, democratic state. The resolution expresses that democracy is at the core of the special relationship between the United States and Israel, and that Congress stands with all Israelis seeking to defend liberal democracy, judicial review, and independent political institutions.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill invokes the War Powers Resolution to require the President to remove U.S. troops from hostilities with designated terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere.
It states that the President cannot keep U.S. forces engaged in these hostilities without a declaration of war or specific congressional authorization.
The bill applies to any terrorist groups that have been designated as such by the President.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would restrict the President's power to unilaterally deploy U.S. troops against terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. It could lead to the withdrawal of American forces from ongoing operations and prevent future interventions without explicit congressional approval. The main groups affected would be the executive branch, the military, and any terrorist organizations the President has designated in the region.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

61, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hconres-61