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This resolution would invoke the War Powers Resolution to require the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress has formally declared war or specifically authorized the use of military force. It carves out exceptions for defending the United States and its personnel against attack, sharing intelligence with partner nations attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and helping those allies intercept Iranian retaliation. The resolution reasserts Congress's constitutional power to declare war and uses the expedited procedures laid out in federal law for war-powers joint resolutions.
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional war-powers oversight — Resolution reasserts requirement for declared war or specific authorization before US forces engage 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
- 2026-04-27
- Date Added
- 2026-05-27
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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