This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from active hostilities against Iran. It invokes the War Powers Resolution (a 1973 law requiring congressional approval for sustained military action) to assert Congress's authority over the ongoing conflict. Forces may remain only to defend the U.S. or an ally or partner from an imminent attack, provided the President complies with the War Powers Resolution's reporting requirements to Congress. The withdrawal directive does not apply if Congress formally declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — directs executive to remove forces absent a war declaration or AUMF
- War Powers Resolution reporting requirements — required for any continued defensive use of forces against Iran
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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