HCR124: 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.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 9, 2026:

IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 124 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2026 Mr. Khanna (for himself and Mr. Massie ) 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 against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. SECTION 1. Removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8 of the Constitution. (2) Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided any specific statutory authorization for the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities against the Houthis in the Republic of Yemen, including direct United States airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis as well as United States intelligence sharing, targeting support, midair refueling, and other operational participation in Saudi-led airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis. (3) The United States Government conducted unauthorized airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in 2025 and has reportedly considered renewed United States airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, while the United States is providing aerial refueling for …

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Sponsors

• Ro Khanna (D) · primary sponsor
• Thomas Massie (R, HD-004)

Latest actions

1. October 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2. October 9, 2026: Submitted in House

Common questions

What is HCR124?

HCR124 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 against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

What is the status of HCR124?

In committee as of October 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (October 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR124?

Ro Khanna (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HCR124?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-conres/124