House · HCONRES 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.
Summary
This resolution tells the President to pull U.S. troops out of any fighting with terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere. The pullout would not apply if Congress has voted to declare war or approved a specific military mission. It affects any group the President has labeled a terrorist organization in the region.
In Favor
Congress has the sole power to declare war under the Constitution. The President has labeled groups terrorists and used that to move troops without a congressional vote. This resolution would restore Congress's role and make sure no president sends troops into combat without clear approval from lawmakers.
Against
Pulling troops back could slow the U.S. response to fast-moving threats in the region. Getting Congress to vote on every military action takes time that a crisis may not allow. This bill gives up the quick flexibility that presidents need to protect Americans when danger appears suddenly.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This resolution directs the President to pull U.S. troops out of any fighting with terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere. Congress must first declare war or pass a specific use-of-force law before troops can stay.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The provisions stay on topic. Every part of the resolution focuses on requiring congressional approval before U.S. forces fight terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
U.S. Armed Forces members currently in or near such hostilities would be directly affected. The President would face a new duty to act unless Congress passes a separate authorization.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
Not available from the current sources.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The resolution does not define which groups count as presidentially designated terrorist organizations, which could create confusion about when it applies. Carrying out the removal would depend on the President acting quickly after the resolution passes.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 10/2/2026