This resolution directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any hostilities against Iran or its government and military unless Congress has explicitly authorized them through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. It carves out exceptions: U.S. forces can still defend themselves, U.S. diplomatic facilities, and allied states from imminent attack, and can keep a defensive presence in the region. The resolution also says it does not interfere with intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing about threats from Iran, and it does not itself authorize any new use of force.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — Concurrent resolution invokes War Powers Act §5(c) to direct removal of US Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran
- Executive use of force without authorization — Bill directs withdrawal absent congressional declaration of war or specific statutory 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
- 2026-04-22
- Date Added
- 2026-04-28
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