This concurrent resolution directs the President, under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. It allows exceptions for forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner from an imminent attack, provided the President complies with the War Powers Resolution's section 5(b) requirements for any such defensive use. The resolution also says removal is not required if Congress explicitly authorizes hostilities by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The measure was introduced in the House on April 20, 2026 by Representatives Gregory Meeks, James Himes, Adam Smith, Gabe Amo, Maggie Goodlander, and Thomas Massie and was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
If the resolution is adopted, it directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran except for limited forces used for imminent self-defense that meet War Powers Resolution requirements. The text does not specify timing, locations, or other implementation details.
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The sponsors introduced the concurrent resolution to use the War Powers Resolution (section 5(c)) to require removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, with limited self-defense exceptions that must meet section 5(b) requirements.
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