Remove Forces from Western Hemisphere Hostilities

Summary#

This concurrent resolution directs the President, under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere. The removal is required unless Congress authorizes the use of force by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution was introduced in the House on November 17, 2025.

What it means for you#

If this resolution is agreed to by both chambers, it would require the President to stop U.S. military hostilities against presidentially designated terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere unless Congress has separately approved such military action. It applies specifically to presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere and invokes the War Powers Resolution process.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

Sponsors introduced the resolution to limit continued U.S. military hostilities in the Western Hemisphere against presidentially designated terrorist organizations, and to require congressional authorization for such hostilities.

Opponents' View#

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