Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress.

This resolution addresses constitutional concerns related to Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty, which provides for collective action by NATO members when a member is attacked.

Specifically, the resolution expresses that, even if the President determines it is necessary to engage U.S. forces in hostilities in order to meet U.S. obligations under Article V, such action does not supersede the constitutional requirement that Congress declare war or authorize the use of military force prior to the United States engaging in hostilities.

Bill 118 HRES 544, also known as Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress, is a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives.

The purpose of this resolution is to address the relationship between the obligations of the United States under the North Atlantic Treaty and the constitutional requirement for Congress to declare war. The North Atlantic Treaty, also known as the NATO Treaty, is a collective defense agreement between the United States and several other countries, which requires member states to come to the defense of any member that is attacked.

The resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should uphold its obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty while also ensuring that any decision to go to war is made in accordance with the constitutional requirement for Congress to declare war. This resolution highlights the importance of maintaining a balance between fulfilling international obligations and upholding the principles of the US Constitution. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 544 aims to emphasize the need for careful consideration and deliberation when it comes to decisions regarding war, ensuring that the United States remains committed to its international alliances while also respecting the constitutional authority of Congress.