This concurrent resolution, submitted under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This includes any part of its government or military, specifically mentioning potential ground forces in combat or occupation roles. Such removal is mandated unless Congress provides explicit authorization through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force against Iran. The resolution includes important rules of construction, clarifying that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack . It also permits maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes and does not force the removal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran. Furthermore, it ensures that intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran or surrounding countries, including intelligence sharing with coalition partners, remain unaffected. Finally, the resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force, consistent with the War Powers Resolution.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
USA119th CongressHCONRES-105| House
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This concurrent resolution, submitted under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This includes any part of its government or military, specifically mentioning potential ground forces in combat or occupation roles. Such removal is mandated unless Congress provides explicit authorization through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force against Iran. The resolution includes important rules of construction, clarifying that it does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack . It also permits maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes and does not force the removal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran. Furthermore, it ensures that intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran or surrounding countries, including intelligence sharing with coalition partners, remain unaffected. Finally, the resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force, consistent with the War Powers Resolution.