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US HCR64

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

James McGovern

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress

  • Invokes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) as the legal basis for congressional authority

  • Allows military operations to continue only if explicitly authorized by a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for use of military force

  • Introduced December 1, 2025 by Rep. McGovern with cosponsors Castro (TX), Khanna, Jacobs, and Kamlager-Dove

  • Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Legislative Description

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

International affairs

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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