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119th Congress · House

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Subjects: Conflicts and wars · Congressional-executive branch relations · Iran · Middle East · Military operations and strategy · Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents · War and emergency powers · International Affairs

In plain language

  • House concurrent resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • House rejected it on Mar 5, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.

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