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119-sjres-161119th 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 Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Introduced

Summary

Ends offensive U.S. hostilities against Iran without a new congressional authorization. This joint resolution would require removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of military force, while still allowing limited defensive actions, intelligence activity, and assistance to partners attacked since Feb 28, 2026.

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  • U.S. service members and commanders would have to stop offensive operations directed at Iran unless Congress gives explicit authorization. This shifts the legal basis for such operations from presidential discretion to congressional approval.
  • U.S. partners and regional allies could still receive defensive support, intelligence sharing, interception of retaliatory attacks, and defensive materiel when they have been attacked since Feb 28, 2026. These activities are preserved as exceptions to the removal directive.
  • Congress and the presidency would see a clearer division of authority, with Congress required to authorize any future offensive use of force against Iran by statute or a declaration of war.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Limits U.S. military actions against Iran

This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. It would still allow defending the United States or U.S. personnel and facilities abroad. It would allow assisting partner countries and other nations attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, including intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive equipment. It would allow collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran and its proxies. The resolution cites existing statute provisions that would trigger expedited congressional procedures for a removal directive.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

AZ • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2026

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 4/15/2026

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/15/2026

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

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