Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Last recorded step: Passed House, Jun 23, 2026.
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This resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless authorized by Congress.
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What it does
This concurrent resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has issued a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. The requirement would not apply to military elements necessary to defend the United States or its allies from an imminent attack, provided the President adheres to the reporting and time-limit requirements of the War Powers Resolution.
Who is affected
This resolution primarily affects the President and the U.S. Armed Forces, specifically those personnel currently or potentially engaged in hostilities against Iran. It also impacts the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the deployment of forces for the defense of the United States, its allies, and its partners. Additionally, the resolution involves the U.S. Congress, which would be required to provide explicit authorization or a declaration of war to maintain certain military engagements.
Key provisions
- Removal of Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from engagements against Iran unless Congress has issued a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for the use of military force.
- Exemption for imminent attack defense. Excludes military personnel necessary to defend the United States or its allies from an imminent attack, provided the President adheres to specific reporting and time-limit requirements under the War Powers Resolution.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The resolution requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after notifying or being required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress provides specific authorization.
Relationship to existing law
This concurrent resolution invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities. It further specifies that exceptions for defending against imminent attacks are subject to the notification and timeline requirements established by the War Powers Resolution.
Stated purpose
This resolution seeks to require the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has issued a formal declaration of war or specific military authorization. It allows for an exception for forces necessary to defend the United States or its allies from imminent attack, provided the President adheres to the reporting and time-limit requirements of the War Powers Resolution.