# 119-sjres-115: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

119-sjres-115, A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-05-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-115
- Congress: 119
- Title: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-08

## Summary

**Congress must authorize war with Iran.** This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress declares war or enacts a specific statutory authorization, while preserving narrowly defined defensive actions and intelligence sharing. - Service members and families: Would require U.S. forces engaged in hostilities with Iran to withdraw unless Congress provides explicit authorization. - The President and military planners: Would limit offensive operations against Iran without a congressional declaration or statute, while allowing defensive measures to protect U.S. personnel and facilities. - Allies and ongoing campaigns: Allows continued intelligence collection and sharing and limited assistance to partners attacked by Iran, and it directs removal of forces tied to the named campaign "Operation Epic Fury" unless Congress authorizes continued action.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Remove U.S. forces from Iran: benefit, high. This bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for the use of military force. The direction would take effect upon enactment. It would still allow defending the United…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-115 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/115)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-115 (as of 2026-05-08).