U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HCR115: 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.
Status: In committee, September 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 2, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 2, 2026 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Himes , and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 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. SECTION That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere, unless authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against such presidentially designated terrorist organization.
Sponsors
- Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005) · primary sponsor
- Adam Smith (D, HD-WA-9)
- James Himes (D, HD-004)
- Bennie Thompson (D, HD-002)
- William Keating (D, HD-009)
Latest actions
- : Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HCR115?
- HCR115 is a bill in Congress (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.
- What is the status of HCR115?
- In committee as of September 14, 2026. Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610) (September 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR115?
- Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR115?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-conres/115
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