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119-sjres-117119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Introduced

Summary

Would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress provides a declaration of war or a specific authorization. It would also clarify that defending against attacks, sharing intelligence, assisting allies with defensive measures, and helping evacuate U.S. citizens remain permitted.

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  • Service members and families: The resolution notes 6 U.S. service members killed and at least 18 wounded. It would push for withdrawal that could change deployments and family plans.
  • Americans abroad: Explicitly preserves assistance for security, departure, and evacuation so U.S. citizens in the region can get help leaving or staying safe.
  • Allies and partners: Allows continued intelligence sharing and defensive support to Israel and other partners to protect territory from retaliatory attacks.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Remove U.S. Forces from Iran

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. It would still allow the United States to defend against attacks on the United States or its personnel or facilities abroad. It would allow collecting and sharing intelligence related to threats from Iran, including with Israel and U.S. partners and allies. It would allow assisting allies with defensive measures and providing defensive materiel, and helping secure and evacuate U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 3/21/2026

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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