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US HCR61
Concurrent Resolution
Status
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Meeks
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AI Summary
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Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere
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Invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), which allows Congress to direct withdrawal of forces from hostilities through concurrent resolution
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Provides an exception allowing military operations to continue if authorized by a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force (AUMF)
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Introduced November 17, 2025 by Rep. Meeks and five cosponsors; referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Legislative Description
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.
International affairs
Last Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/17/2025