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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution would formally direct the President, using authority granted under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving any organization the President has designated as a terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere. The direction would apply unless Congress had separately authorized such military action through a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force targeting that organization.
The resolution primarily affects the President's authority to conduct or continue military operations against designated terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere without explicit congressional authorization. It would also affect U.S. Armed Forces personnel who might be engaged in such hostilities, as it seeks to require their withdrawal absent congressional approval. More broadly, it reflects an assertion of Congress's role in authorizing military engagements under the War Powers Resolution framework.
The bill was introduced on September 2, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Meeks along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it would need to pass both the House and Senate to take effect, but it would not require the President's signature and would not carry the force of law in the way a bill does. No further action has occurred beyond its introduction and committee referral.
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Timeline
14 Sep 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 115 do?
- This concurrent resolution would formally direct the President, using authority granted under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities involving any organization the President has designated as a terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere. The direction would apply unless Congress had separately authorized such military action through a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force targeting that organization. The resolution primarily affects the President's authority to conduct or continue military operations against designated terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere without explicit congressional authorization. It would also affect U.S. Armed Forces personnel who might be engaged in such hostilities, as it seeks to require their withdrawal absent congressional approval. More broadly, it reflects an assertion of Congress's role in authorizing military engagements under the War Powers Resolution framework. The bill was introduced on September 2, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Meeks along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it would need to pass both the House and Senate to take effect, but it would not require the President's signature and would not carry the force of law in the way a bill does. No further action has occurred beyond its introduction and committee referral.
- Has H.Con.Res. 115 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 115. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 115?
- H.Con.Res. 115 was sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 115?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610) (14 Sep 2026).
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