Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Sponsored By: Representative Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced
Summary
Limit U.S. combat operations against Iran unless Congress authorizes them. This concurrent resolution would direct the President under the War Powers framework to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
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- U.S. service members: Would require removal from combat roles or occupation targeting Iran unless Congress authorizes force, while still allowing troops to remain in the region for defensive duties.
- Presidential authority: Would constrain the President's ability to start hostilities with Iran without Congressional approval, while preserving the President's power to defend the United States, its forces, diplomatic facilities, or allies from imminent attack.
- Intelligence and partnerships: Leaves intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing about Iran intact and permits cooperation with coalition partners when the President deems it necessary for national security.
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End U.S. hostilities with Iran
If both chambers adopt the resolution, it would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran under the War Powers Resolution. The removal would not apply if Congress passes a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. The resolution would not stop the United States from defending itself, its forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack. It would let the U.S. keep defensive troops in the region and would not force out forces that are not engaged in hostilities. The resolution would also protect intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing with partners when the President determines it is in U.S. national security interests. The resolution would not itself authorize the use of military force.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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