This resolution directs the President to withdraw United States military forces from active combat operations against Iran, unless Congress has formally declared war or passed a specific authorization to use military force (AUMF) against Iran. The directive is issued under the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law that gives Congress the authority to limit the President's ability to commit troops to sustained hostilities. Troops already in the region could remain for defensive purposes, and the U.S. could still act to defend itself, its embassies, or allied forces from an imminent attack. Intelligence operations — including gathering, analysis, and sharing information with coalition partners — would continue unaffected. Nothing in the resolution authorizes any new use of 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
- 2026-05-12
- Date Added
- 2026-06-19
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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