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Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)

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.

H.Con.Res. 83 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 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 President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. The resolution asserts that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for military participation in Israel's military action in Lebanon. It notes that current activities in support of Israel's air campaign fall under the definition of introducing armed forces into hostilities. Under the War Powers Resolution, the President is instructed to withdraw these forces. This removal must occur no later than 7 days after the resolution is adopted. The withdrawal remains in effect until a declaration of war or specific authorization is enacted into law.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution directs the withdrawal of armed forces from active hostilities in Lebanon.

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    By withdrawing forces not authorized by Congress, the resolution seeks to establish a clearer legal stance regarding military involvement in regional conflicts.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Reducing involvement in unauthorized hostilities may decrease the risk of combat exposure for service members.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution limits executive military action by asserting congressional authority over the introduction of armed forces into hostilities.

  • Scored -1

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution primarily addresses the balance of power between the President and Congress rather than state-level authority.