This joint resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes the use of military force. It points to the February 28, 2026 launch of Operation Epic Fury as an unauthorized military campaign and invokes the War Powers Resolution to force an expedited floor vote. Carve-outs allow self-defense, intelligence collection and sharing, and helping partner countries intercept retaliatory attacks from Iran. The resolution explicitly states it does not itself authorize any use of force — it only orders disengagement from operations Congress has not approved.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — Forces a floor vote on ending unauthorized U.S. hostilities against Iran
Congressional Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran 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 against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-03-05
- Date Added
- 2026-04-27
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