Tells president to remove troops from Western Hemisphere fights

Directs the president to pull U.S. troops out of hostilities with terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere unless Congress declares war or specifically approves the fighting.

• Applies to fighting against groups the president has labeled terrorist organizations
• Applies only in the Western Hemisphere
• Fighting could continue if Congress declares war or passes a specific approval
• Introduced by four House members and sent to the Foreign Affairs Committee

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