HCONRES-103 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

YourVoice.Now Summary

Orders U.S. forces out of hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes them, exempting defense against imminent attacks.

The details

This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran under the War Powers Resolution, a law that lets Congress order troop withdrawal from unauthorized conflicts. It exempts forces needed to defend the United States or its allies from an imminent attack, as long as the President follows required reporting rules under the War Powers Resolution. The withdrawal requirement would not apply if Congress later passes a declaration of war or specific authorization for military action against Iran. It is one of several similar resolutions introduced by different members of Congress on the same topic, reflecting ongoing debate over presidential military authority.

Congressional Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)

Legislative Subjects

Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: House
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in House
Action Date: 2026-05-20
Date Added: 2026-07-19
Source: Congress.gov →

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