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119-hconres-95119th 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 Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]

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Summary

This concurrent resolution would require the President to end U.S. military hostilities against Iran unless Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It targets combat actions against Iran while preserving narrow defensive authorities and core intelligence work.

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  • U.S. service members: It would bar U.S. forces from engaging in hostilities with Iran, including ground combat or occupation, unless Congress explicitly authorizes it.
  • Presidential military authority: It would limit the President’s ability to initiate hostilities against Iran without a congressional authorization while preserving the right to defend the United States, U.S. forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
  • Intelligence and partnerships: It would preserve intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing about threats from Iran and nearby countries when the President determines such sharing is appropriate.
  • Regional presence: It would allow maintaining troops in the region for defensive purposes and would not require removal of U.S. forces that are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.

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End U.S. military hostilities with Iran

If adopted by both chambers, this resolution would direct the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), to remove the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It would apply unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes the use of military force against Iran. The resolution would not stop the United States from acting in self-defense, defending U.S. forces or diplomatic facilities from an imminent attack, keeping troops in the region for defensive purposes, or removing forces that are not engaged in hostilities with Iran. It would also preserve intelligence, counterintelligence, and investigative activities, and allow intelligence sharing with partners when the President determines it is appropriate for national security. The resolution does not itself authorize the use of military force and does not set dates, funding, or detailed withdrawal steps.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]

VT • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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