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119th Congress · House

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against 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 hostilities against Iran or any part of its government.
  • House rejected it on May 14, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military no later than March 30, 2026, 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, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.

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