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 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 and the U.S. Armed Forces by requiring the removal of military personnel from hostilities within or against Iran unless specifically authorized by Congress. It also impacts U.S. personnel and facilities located in other nations by maintaining the authority to defend them against attacks. Additionally, the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is affected as the subject of the restricted military actions.
Key provisions
- Removal of Armed Forces from hostilities. Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has formally declared war or enacted a specific authorization for the use of military force.
- Preservation of self-defense authorities. Clarifies that the resolution does not restrict the United States from defending itself, its personnel, or its facilities in other countries against an attack.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
The resolution clarifies the scope of executive military authority by requiring a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for hostilities against Iran, while maintaining the existing legal right to use force for 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 these restrictions do not prevent the U.S. military from defending against attacks on the United States, its personnel, or its facilities abroad.