Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
- Bill Number
- H.Con.Res. 108
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Failed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-03T08:05:38Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This concurrent resolution directs the President to end U.S. Armed Forces involvement in hostilities in Lebanon, invoking congressional authority under the War Powers Resolution.
Key Provisions
- Section 1: Requires removal of U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities in Lebanon no later than seven days after adoption of the resolution.
- Section 2: Clarifies that the resolution does not restrict security cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces or protection of U.S. diplomatic facilities.
- Section 3: States that the resolution does not authorize any use of military force.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The measure applies section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) to compel withdrawal from Lebanon-specific operations, reinforcing Congress's role in terminating military engagements without prior statutory authorization.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Limits executive branch discretion over military deployments and requires compliance within a short timeframe.
- Citizens: May affect U.S. service members currently engaged in the region by mandating their removal from hostilities.
- International relations: Could reduce direct U.S. military presence in Lebanon while preserving limited cooperation with Lebanese forces and diplomatic protections.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The President and executive branch agencies responsible for military operations.
- Members of Congress, particularly those on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
- U.S. Armed Forces personnel in or near Lebanon.
- The Lebanese government and its armed forces.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications This resolution tests the separation of powers by using the War Powers Resolution to override ongoing executive military actions. It explicitly avoids authorizing force and maintains narrow exceptions for non-hostility activities, highlighting ongoing congressional-executive tensions over war powers.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (43)
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Mejia, Analilia [D-NJ-11], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-30: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 235 (Roll no. 232). (Roll call 232)
- 2026-06-30: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 235 (Roll no. 232). (Roll call 232)
- 2026-06-30: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4344-4345)
- 2026-06-29: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 108, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meek demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2026-06-29: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
- 2026-06-29: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 108.
- 2026-06-29: Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H4304-4309; text: CR H4304)
- 2026-06-29: Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
- 2026-06-29: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 108 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Meeks of New York, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2026-06-03: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. — issued 2026-06-03 — PDF (2 pages)