This concurrent resolution directs the President, under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon not later than 7 days after the resolution is adopted unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for the forces. The resolution includes findings that Congress has the sole power to declare war, that the War Powers Resolution limits the President's ability to introduce forces into hostilities without congressional authorization, and that Congress has not provided such authorization for U.S. military participation in Israel's military action in Lebanon. The measure was introduced in the House on March 27, 2026, by Representatives Rashida Tlaib and others and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
If both the House and the Senate adopt this concurrent resolution, it would direct the President to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days unless Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of force. As a concurrent resolution, this measure requires action by both chambers of Congress. No changes occur until the resolution is adopted by both chambers.
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The resolution's findings state that proponents believe: Congress alone may declare war; the War Powers Resolution requires removal of U.S. forces engaged in hostilities outside U.S. territory when there is no declaration of war or specific statutory authorization; Congress has not authorized U.S. military participation in Israel's actions in Lebanon; and certain U.S. activities supporting Israel's air campaign in Lebanon meet the War Powers Resolution definition of introducing U.S. forces into hostilities. Based on these points, proponents say the President should remove U.S. forces unless Congress provides authorization.
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