# 119-hconres-95: 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-95, 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. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-95
- 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: 2026-04-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- End U.S. military hostilities with Iran: mixed, high. 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 specifical…

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- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
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- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act

## Sources
- [119-hconres-95 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/95)

## Related
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [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-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-95 (as of 2026-09-21).