HCONRES-93 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

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This resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to remove United States military forces from hostilities with Iran, unless Congress explicitly authorizes those operations through a formal declaration of war or a specific Authorization for Use of Military Force. An exception is carved out for forces needed to defend the United States or its allies from an imminent attack, but only if the President complies with the War Powers Resolution's notification requirements to Congress. The resolution uses an existing constitutional framework that gives Congress a voice in military engagements not formally declared as wars. It was introduced by eight House members, including several veterans, in April 2026.

Transparency & Accountability

Congressional war-authorization oversight — War Powers Resolution invoked to require explicit legislative authorization before continuing US military hostilities against Iran
Presidential notification requirement — President must comply with War Powers Resolution Section 5(b) reporting for any defensive troop use under the carve-out

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.)

Legislative Subjects

Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: House
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in House
Action Date: 2026-04-28
Date Added: 2026-06-19
Source: Congress.gov →

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