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119-hconres-105119th Congress

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Sponsored By: Representative Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Introduced

Summary

End unauthorized U.S. military hostilities against Iran. The resolution would direct the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes such force, while allowing narrow self-defense, a defensive troop presence, and continued intelligence cooperation.

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  • Service members and their families would face clearer limits on engaging in combat with Iran without congressional approval, and forces not engaged in hostilities would not be forced to withdraw.
  • The President would be required to seek congressional authorization for offensive hostilities against Iran but would retain the ability to defend U.S. forces and allies from imminent attack and keep troops in the region for defensive purposes.
  • Intelligence and counterintelligence activities related to threats from Iran or nearby countries could continue, including sharing information with coalition partners if the President finds it appropriate for national security.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Preserve intelligence work and limits

If adopted by both chambers, the resolution would say it does not stop intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities about threats from Iran or nearby countries. This includes collecting and analyzing intelligence and sharing it with coalition partners when the President finds it appropriate and in the national security interest. The resolution would also state it does not itself authorize the use of military force.

End U.S. military hostilities with Iran

If adopted by both chambers, the resolution would direct the President to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran. The rule would cover ground forces used in combat or for occupation. It would not apply if Congress declares war or gives a specific authorization for force against Iran. The resolution would still allow defending the United States, U.S. forces, diplomatic sites, and allied states from an imminent attack, and it would allow keeping troops in the region for defensive purposes and not force removal of forces not engaged in hostilities.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

IL • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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