YourVoice.Now Summary
Transparency & AccountabilityDirects the President to end US hostilities against Iran without a war declaration — passed the House July 23, 2026.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional control over hostilities — Removal directed absent a declaration or authorization
- Executive latitude for military action — Combat against Iran barred without new authorization
The details
This resolution directs the President to pull US forces out of hostilities with Iran. It invokes the War Powers Resolution, the 1973 law letting Congress order an end to unauthorized military action. The direction covers combat against Iran's government or military. It also covers any use of ground troops for combat or occupation. The only way around it is a declaration of war or an authorization aimed specifically at Iran. Several carve-outs limit the reach. US forces could still defend themselves, American diplomatic facilities, and allied states against imminent attack. Troops could remain in the region for defensive purposes. Forces not fighting Iran would not have to leave. Intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing with coalition partners would continue untouched. The House passed it on July 23, 2026. A concurrent resolution also needs the Senate and is not signed by the President. The text states plainly that nothing in it authorizes military force.
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
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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