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Ilhan Omar (D-MN)

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

H.Con.Res. 51 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 23 Democratic cosponsors · See all 23 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This concurrent resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress. It specifically targets hostilities against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela or any part of its government or military. It also targets hostilities against transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists since February 20, 2025. The resolution asserts that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for these actions. It calls for the termination of these military uses unless a declaration of war or specific authorization is granted after the resolution is adopted.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution calls for full briefings to Congress and the American public regarding military actions.

  • Scored +5

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    By halting unauthorized hostilities, the resolution favors diplomatic processes and congressional debate over military action.

  • Scored +3

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution directs the termination of military hostilities against Venezuela and certain criminal organizations, which reduces active military expenditures.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution seeks to limit the unilateral power of the President to initiate hostilities without congressional authorization.

  • Scored -2

    Does this tighten control of the border?

    The bill limits the use of military force against transnational criminal organizations, which are often involved in border security issues.

  • Scored -1

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill focuses on federal-level war powers rather than shifting power specifically to the states.