To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
HCONRES 51 directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against Venezuela and designated terrorist organizations (transnational criminal groups listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists) without congressional authorization. It applies to military actions since February 20, 2025, including recent Caribbean operations referenced in the bill's findings. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution, requiring removal of forces when no declaration of war or specific statutory authorization exists. It explicitly excludes self-defense against sudden attacks but mandates withdrawal for unapproved military engagement.
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Introduced Sep 23, 2025
Last action Sep 23, 2025
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Sep 23, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
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Ilhan Omar
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
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Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Frank Pallone, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Greg Casar
DDemocratic
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James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
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Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
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Joaquin Castro
DDemocratic
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