# 119-sjres-171: 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-171, 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. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-05-14).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-171
- 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: 2026-04-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-14

## Summary

**This bill would remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran** unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It invokes War Powers and related statutes and lists limited exceptions for self-defense, intelligence sharing, allied defensive support, and evacuations. - Service members: Would reduce exposure to the hostilities described in the resolution. The resolution notes 13 U.S. service members killed and at least 350 wounded. - Congress: Reasserts Congress's sole power to declare war and makes continued military action against Iran contingent on a declaration or a specific authorization for use of force. - Executive and allies: Preserves the President's authority to defend U.S. personnel, collect and share intelligence, assist allies' defensive measures, and support the security and evacuation of U.S. citizens.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- End U.S. hostilities with Iran: benefit, high. If enacted, this joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes those hostilities by declaring war or passing a specific authorization for use of military force. The d…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-171 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/171)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-171 (as of 2026-05-14).