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119-sjres-200119th 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 force the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. The resolution ties that removal order to two statutory authorities to make the withdrawal mandatory unless Congress expressly says otherwise.

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  • U.S. service members and the President: Would require withdrawal of forces engaged in hostilities with Iran unless there is a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force and relies on 50 U.S.C. 1546a and section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act to implement the removal.
  • Allies, partners, and intelligence operations: Would still allow defending against attacks, collecting and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxies, and helping partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, with defensive actions and materiel support.
  • U.S. citizens abroad: Would permit assistance for security, departure, and evacuation of U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Keep defenses, intelligence, and evacuations

If enacted, the resolution would say that the removal directive does not stop the United States from defending against attacks on the U.S., its personnel, or facilities abroad. It would allow collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxies. It would let the U.S. assist partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, by helping defend territory and by providing defensive materiel. It would also allow assistance for the security, departure, and evacuation of U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities.

Remove U.S. forces from Iran

If enacted, the resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran under 50 U.S.C. 1546a and section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act. The removal order would apply unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. This would mainly affect the President, the Department of Defense, service members and their families, and U.S. citizens in or near the hostilities.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 7/14/2026

  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 7/15/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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