This concurrent resolution directs the President, under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military. The removal is required unless Congress has declared war or passed a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. The resolution says the removal covers potential ground forces in combat roles or used for occupation.
The resolution lists three exceptions. It does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its armed forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from an imminent attack. It does not prevent maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes. It does not force removal of U.S. forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
Section 2 clarifies that nothing in the resolution should be read to influence or disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran or nearby countries, including collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence if the President decides such sharing is appropriate. Section 3 says the resolution does not authorize the use of military force.
The resolution was introduced by Representative Sara Jacobs on May 14, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
If adopted by both chambers, the resolution would direct the President to end U.S. participation in hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military force. Defensive actions, a defensive troop presence in the region, and intelligence work related to Iran are preserved under the text. The measure is a concurrent resolution that speaks to the President under the War Powers Resolution.
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The resolution states that Congress should use its authority under the War Powers Resolution to stop U.S. use of force in hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes such force. It also emphasizes preserving the ability to defend against imminent attacks, keep defensive forces in the region, and continue intelligence activities when the President permits.
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