Bill · H.Con.Res. 61· House(119-HCONRES-61)

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.

Age: 73 years

New York

Introduced: 11/17/2025
Last activity: 12/17/2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsored by: Gregory Meeks
Cosponsors: - 41 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
Failed

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

This bill was not adopted into law.

What this bill would do

This resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere. The action is taken pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. The requirement to remove troops applies unless the hostilities are authorized by a declaration of war. Troops may also remain if there is a specific congressional authorization for the use of military force against the designated terrorist organization. The resolution was submitted in the House of Representatives by Mr. Meeks and several other members. It was subsequently referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Yes· 3 of 7

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
Requires specific congressional authorization, increasing transparency in war-making.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+3
Ending hostilities typically reduces the cost of military engagement.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The removal of forces from hostilities typically reduces immediate military spending.

The opposite

Does this give the federal government more power?-5
The bill explicitly restricts the President's unilateral power to conduct hostilities.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?-5
The bill directs the removal of forces from counter-terrorism hostilities.
Does this tighten control of the border?-2
Removing forces from hostilities with terrorist organizations may be perceived as reducing regional security.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

The House: the vote on whether to adopt the resolutionFailed 210–216
A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.
12/17/2025 · Roll call 345 · recorded as “On Agreeing to the Resolution”