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Current stage on Congress.gov: Introduced in House.
This resolution directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Forces could remain only to defend the United States or an ally from imminent attack, and only if the President follows the War Powers Resolution's reporting rules. The directive does not apply if Congress later declares war on Iran or passes a specific authorization for use of military force. As a concurrent resolution it expresses the position of both chambers but does not carry the force of law on its own.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war powers — Reasserted limit on military hostilities with Iran without authorization
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.)
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-04-20
- Date Added
- 2026-05-19
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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