Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Summary
This concurrent resolution, issued pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or its government or military. This directive applies unless such engagement is explicitly authorized by 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 ensures that the United States Armed Forces can maintain a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes and that intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities related to threats from Iran are not disrupted.
Furthermore, consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, this concurrent resolution explicitly states that it may not be construed as authorizing the use of military force against Iran.
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