YourVoice.Now Summary
Transparency & AccountabilityU.S. troops would leave the fight with Iran unless Congress votes to allow it.
Transparency & Accountability
Only Congress can declare war, and the findings say it never voted on this fighting. The President would have to pull U.S. forces out unless Congress votes to allow it.
More about this bill
If you have family in the military, this one could reach you. The resolution would order the President to pull U.S. forces out of any fighting within or against Iran. It could go on only if Congress declares war or passes a law allowing it. The resolution says Congress never voted on this fighting. Most other people would notice no change in daily life. No new costs, forms, or rules come with it. The U.S. could still defend against attacks on itself, its people, or its sites abroad. It could keep sharing intelligence about threats from Iran. Partner countries hit by Iran since February 28, 2026 could still get U.S. help blocking return strikes.
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
- 2026-04-13
- Date Added
- 2026-05-07
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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