# 119-hjres-176: 2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran

119-hjres-176, 2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hjres-176
- Congress: 119
- Title: 2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Authorizes the use of U.S. Armed Forces against Iran.** This bill would let the President use military force to stop or destroy Iran's nuclear weapons program, protect U.S. forces and facilities, enforce a blockade of Iranian ports, and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz while limiting long-term occupation and nation-building.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Monthly public reports on Iran actions: benefit, medium. If enacted, the President would have to send Congress a public report at least every 30 days about actions taken under this authorization and other related military operations. Each report would say the legal authority and policy reasons, the expected scope and duration of hostilities, and an asses…
- Limited military authority against Iran: mixed, high. If enacted, this bill would let the President use U.S. armed forces against Iran to target its nuclear weapons program, protect U.S. forces and facilities, enforce a blockade of Iranian ports, and keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The authorization would allow rescues of U.S. citizens or service memb…

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## Sources
- [119-hjres-176 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/176)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hjres-176 (as of 2026-09-21).