This concurrent resolution, invoking section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, its government, or military. This includes potential ground forces in combat or occupation roles, unless such actions are explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. However, the resolution includes several crucial rules of construction. It clarifies that nothing in the resolution prevents the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack. It also does not preclude maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region or force the removal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran. Furthermore, the resolution specifies that it does not influence or disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran or surrounding countries, including intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing with coalition partners when deemed appropriate for national security. Finally, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, this concurrent resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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-88| House
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This concurrent resolution, invoking section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, its government, or military. This includes potential ground forces in combat or occupation roles, unless such actions are explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. However, the resolution includes several crucial rules of construction. It clarifies that nothing in the resolution prevents the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack. It also does not preclude maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region or force the removal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran. Furthermore, the resolution specifies that it does not influence or disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran or surrounding countries, including intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing with coalition partners when deemed appropriate for national security. Finally, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, this concurrent resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.