# 119-hconres-91: 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-91, 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. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-91
- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-91
- 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: 2026-04-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**End unauthorized U.S. hostilities against Iran.** This bill would require the President to remove the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. - Service members and families: Would reduce exposure to offensive combat missions aimed at Iran while still allowing troops to defend themselves, U.S. diplomatic sites, and allied states from imminent attack. - Executive branch: Would limit the President and the Department of Defense from conducting military actions against Iran without explicit congressional authorization. - Intelligence and partners: Would preserve intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing with coalition partners about threats from Iran when the President deems it in the national security interest. - Regional troop posture: Would allow U.S. forces to remain in the region for defensive purposes and would not require removal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran.

## Provisions PRIA read

- End U.S. military hostilities with Iran: benefit, high. If adopted by both chambers, this resolution would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress specifically authorizes such force. It would preserve narrow self-defense rights, let the U.S. keep troops in the region for defensive purposes, and woul…

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## Sources
- [119-hconres-91 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/91)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-91 (as of 2026-09-21).