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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Latest Action · August 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
This joint resolution directs President Trump to remove U.S. Armed Forces from military operations against Iran unless Congress formally declares war or passes a specific authorization for military force. The resolution responds to the President's declaration of major combat operations in Iran on February 28, 2026, and the subsequent deployment of over 50,000 U.S. troops to the region. The bill argues that these operations violate the War Powers Resolution, which requires the President to either end military engagement within 60 days or seek a 30-day extension, and that Congress has never authorized military action against Iran. The resolution includes exceptions that preserve the ability to defend against direct attacks on U.S. personnel or facilities, share intelligence, and provide defensive support to partner countries targeted by Iran since the conflict began. This legislation represents an effort by Congress to assert its constitutional authority over military operations and force the administration to seek congressional approval for continued hostilities.
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