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Concurrent Resolution

A legislative measure adopted by both the House and Senate to express Congress's opinion or deal with internal matters, but it does not become law and is not sent to the President for his signature.

War Powers Resolution

A federal law passed in 1973 that aims to limit the President's power to commit the U.S. to armed conflict without congressional consent, requiring the President to report to Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops and to remove them within 60 days if Congress doesn't authorize the action.

Hostilities

Situations involving active military conflict, armed confrontation, or circumstances where there is a clear and immediate risk of U.S. forces being engaged in combat.

Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)

A legislative act by Congress that grants the President the authority to use military force for a specific purpose or against specific entities, without a formal declaration of war.

Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)

A foreign group officially designated by the U.S. Secretary of State as engaging in terrorist activities that threaten the security of U.S. citizens or national security.

Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT)

Individuals and entities identified by the U.S. Treasury Department as having committed, or posing a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism, leading to financial sanctions.