Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. The action is taken pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. The requirement applies unless the hostilities are authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against the designated organization. The text was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Meeks, along with co-sponsors Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Himes, and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, on September 2, 2026. Following its introduction, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The resolution aims to end military hostilities, which would reduce overall military spending.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Reducing military hostilities may lead to long-term reductions in defense spending.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Decreasing military engagement can reduce the fiscal burden of active hostilities.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
Reducing active hostilities might decrease immediate counter-terrorism engagement capabilities.
- Scored -1
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution acts as a check on executive power by directing the President through Congress.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Congressional Oversight: The resolution uses section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with certain terrorist organizations, ensuring that the elected representatives in Congress maintain a check on military conflicts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restricted Military Action: The resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere unless specifically authorized by Congress or a declaration of war, which could limit immediate military responses against these groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Ending hostilities can prevent further unplanned military expenditures. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Decreasing military engagement can reduce the fiscal burden of active hostilities. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Reducing military hostilities may lead to long-term reductions in defense spending.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The resolution aims to end military hostilities, which would reduce overall military spending. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Withdrawing military forces often shifts the focus toward diplomatic rather than military solutions. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Reducing combat engagement may decrease the long-term number of veterans requiring injury-related care. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — Reducing active hostilities might decrease immediate counter-terrorism engagement capabilities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Ending hostilities reduces the potential for new combat-related injuries.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution enforces congressional oversight of military actions. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution acts as a check on executive power by directing the President through Congress.
- 9/14/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5610)
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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James HimesDemocrat · Connecticut
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi