This resolution would direct the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities against Iran's government or military — including any potential ground forces used for combat or occupation — unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for the use of military force. It is brought under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. The measure preserves the ability to defend the U.S., its troops, diplomatic posts, and allies against imminent attack, to keep a defensive troop presence in the region, and to continue intelligence collection and sharing related to threats from Iran. It explicitly does not authorize any new use of military force.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — Reasserts congressional authority over military force in Iran without prior authorization
Congressional Summary
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-04-21
- Date Added
- 2026-04-28
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