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, except in cases of self-defense.
What it does
This joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against or within Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized the use of military force or declared war. The proposal clarifies that these restrictions would not prevent the United States from defending itself, its personnel, or its facilities against an attack.
Who is affected
This resolution directly affects the President of the United States, who would be required to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Iran. It also impacts members of the U.S. Armed Forces currently or potentially involved in such military actions. Additionally, the resolution applies to U.S. personnel and facilities in other nations by clarifying that defensive actions against attacks on these individuals or locations remain permitted.
Key provisions
- Removal of Armed Forces from hostilities. Directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from any hostilities occurring within or directed against Iran that lack a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization.
- Preservation of self-defense authorities. Clarifies that the resolution does not restrict the United States from taking military action to defend against attacks on the nation, its personnel, or its facilities located in other countries.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
The resolution clarifies the scope of existing executive authority by requiring a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force before engaging in hostilities against Iran, while maintaining the established legal right to defend U.S. personnel and facilities from attack.
Stated purpose
This resolution seeks 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 formal military authorization, while maintaining the ability to defend against attacks on U.S. personnel or facilities.