This concurrent resolution invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities against Iran — including any potential ground combat or occupation role — unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization. It preserves the ability to defend U.S. forces, diplomatic facilities, and allies from imminent attack, to keep a defensive troop presence in the region, and to share intelligence with coalition partners. The resolution does not authorize any new military force on its own. Concurrent resolutions express the will of both chambers but are not signed into law.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — Resolution reasserts Congress's role in authorizing hostilities against Iran
- Executive use of force without authorization — President directed to withdraw forces absent declaration or specific 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
- 2026-04-23
- Date Added
- 2026-04-28
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