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SJRES115119th 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 Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Introduced

Summary

Congress must authorize war with Iran. This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran unless Congress declares war or enacts a specific statutory authorization, while preserving narrowly defined defensive actions and intelligence sharing.

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  • Service members and families: Would require U.S. forces engaged in hostilities with Iran to withdraw unless Congress provides explicit authorization.
  • The President and military planners: Would limit offensive operations against Iran without a congressional declaration or statute, while allowing defensive measures to protect U.S. personnel and facilities.
  • Allies and ongoing campaigns: Allows continued intelligence collection and sharing and limited assistance to partners attacked by Iran, and it directs removal of forces tied to the named campaign "Operation Epic Fury" unless Congress authorizes continued action.

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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. The direction would take effect upon enactment. It would still allow defending the United States, its personnel, or facilities abroad. It would allow collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxies. It would allow assisting partner countries (and other nations) attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, including intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive equipment. The bill would also state that it does not itself authorize the use of military force.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

CT • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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