A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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This resolution would require the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, while allowing for self-defense.
What it does
This joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has specifically declared war or authorized the use of military force. The measure clarifies that these restrictions would not prevent the United States from defending itself, its personnel, or its facilities in other nations against an attack.
Who is affected
This resolution directly affects the President of the United States and the U.S. Armed Forces by requiring the removal of personnel from hostilities within or against Iran unless authorized by Congress. It also impacts U.S. personnel and facilities located in other nations by clarifying that the directive does not prevent the military from defending them against attacks.
Key provisions
- Removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. Directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has enacted a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.
- Preservation of self-defense authorities. Clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its personnel, or its facilities in other nations against an attack.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
This resolution clarifies the scope of executive military authority by requiring a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization before U.S. Armed Forces may engage in hostilities against Iran, while maintaining existing authorities regarding national self-defense.
Stated purpose
The resolution aims to require the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized such actions through a declaration of war or a formal authorization for the use of military force. It preserves the executive branch's authority to defend the United States, its personnel, and its facilities from attack.