Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 124, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen. This action is requested under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, specifically for hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress. The bill cites that Congress has the constitutional power to declare war and has not done so, nor provided specific statutory authorization for the current U.S. involvement.
The bill states that the U.S. has engaged in actions such as airstrikes, intelligence sharing, targeting support, and midair refueling for Saudi-led airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen. It also notes the introduction of over 200 U.S. troops to a joint forces command in Saudi Arabia to support these operations. The resolution aims to stop these activities unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization into law.
H.Con.Res. 124 was introduced on October 9, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would then be sent to the President.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 124 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 124, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen. This action is requested under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, specifically for hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress. The bill cites that Congress has the constitutional power to declare war and has not done so, nor provided specific statutory authorization for the current U.S. involvement. The bill states that the U.S. has engaged in actions such as airstrikes, intelligence sharing, targeting support, and midair refueling for Saudi-led airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen. It also notes the introduction of over 200 U.S. troops to a joint forces command in Saudi Arabia to support these operations. The resolution aims to stop these activities unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization into law. H.Con.Res. 124 was introduced on October 9, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would then be sent to the President.
- Has H.Con.Res. 124 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.Con.Res. 124 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 124?
- H.Con.Res. 124 was sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 124?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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