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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-83| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2026
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of its adoption, unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization. It invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which mandates the removal of forces engaged in unauthorized hostilities. The resolution underscores Congress's constitutional authority as the sole body empowered to declare war and highlights the absence of any specific statutory authorization for current US military participation in Israel's military actions in Lebanon. The resolution's findings assert that the constitutional powers of the President to introduce forces into hostilities are limited to a declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency due to an attack on the US. It further states that US activities, such as supporting Israel's air campaign in Lebanon, fall under the War Powers Resolution's definition of introducing armed forces into hostilities. Therefore, without explicit congressional approval, the resolution mandates the withdrawal of these forces, reinforcing the legislative branch's oversight of military engagements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-77
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-70
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-138
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-142
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Mar 27, 2026
Submitted in House
Mar 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-77
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-70
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-138
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-142
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • March 27, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • March 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-83| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2026
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of its adoption, unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization. It invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which mandates the removal of forces engaged in unauthorized hostilities. The resolution underscores Congress's constitutional authority as the sole body empowered to declare war and highlights the absence of any specific statutory authorization for current US military participation in Israel's military actions in Lebanon. The resolution's findings assert that the constitutional powers of the President to introduce forces into hostilities are limited to a declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or a national emergency due to an attack on the US. It further states that US activities, such as supporting Israel's air campaign in Lebanon, fall under the War Powers Resolution's definition of introducing armed forces into hostilities. Therefore, without explicit congressional approval, the resolution mandates the withdrawal of these forces, reinforcing the legislative branch's oversight of military engagements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-77
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 116-70
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-138
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 115-142
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.
Mar 27, 2026
Submitted in House
Mar 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-77
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 116-70
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-138
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 115-142
    Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.


  • March 27, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • March 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted