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 authorized by a formal act of Congress.
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What it does
This joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by a formal declaration of war or specific congressional authorization. The measure includes a provision clarifying that these restrictions would not prevent the U.S. military from defending against attacks on the United States or its personnel and facilities located in other countries.
Who is affected
This resolution directly affects the President of the United States, who would be required to withdraw military forces from certain hostilities involving Iran. It also impacts members of the U.S. Armed Forces currently or potentially engaged in unauthorized hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Additionally, the resolution concerns U.S. personnel and facilities located in other nations by maintaining the authority to defend them against attacks.
Key provisions
- Removal of Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. The President is directed to remove U.S. 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. The resolution clarifies that its provisions do 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 the existing legal right to engage in national self-defense.
Stated purpose
The resolution aims to require the removal of United States 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 clarifies that this requirement does not restrict the U.S. military from defending against attacks on the United States or its personnel and facilities abroad.