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 hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes war or military force.
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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 enacted a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. The proposal 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 mandating the removal of personnel from unauthorized hostilities within or against Iran. It also impacts U.S. personnel and facilities located in other nations by clarifying that defensive actions against attacks on these individuals or sites remain permitted.
Key provisions
- Removal of Armed Forces from hostilities. Directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against Iran that have not been authorized by a formal declaration of war or specific military force authorization.
- Preservation of self-defense authorities. Clarifies that the resolution does not prohibit 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 military authority by requiring a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the 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
The resolution seeks to require the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress has issued a formal declaration of war or specific military authorization. It intends to clarify that such a requirement does not limit the ability of the United States to defend itself or its personnel and facilities from attack.