# 119-hconres-105: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

119-hconres-105, Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-07-19).

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- As of: 2026-07-19
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-105
- Congress: 119
- Title: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-19

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Preserve intelligence work and limits: benefit, high. 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 a…
- End U.S. military hostilities with Iran: mixed, high. 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 agains…

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- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
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- 119-hr-8541: Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act
- 119-hr-2038: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hconres-105 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/105)

## Related
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- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-8541: Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8541)
- [119-hr-2038: American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2038)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-105 (as of 2026-07-19).