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 continued U.S. military action against Iran. This joint resolution would direct the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.
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- U.S. service members and military families: Forces engaged in hostilities in or against Iran would be pulled back, narrowing U.S. combat deployments tied to that campaign and reducing exposure to those hostilities.
- The President and the Department of Defense: Would be required to stop offensive operations in Iran without congressional approval while retaining the ability to defend the United States or its personnel and facilities.
- U.S. partners and the intelligence community: The resolution allows continued collection and sharing of intelligence and permits defensive support to partners attacked by Iran since Feb 28, 2026, including intercepting retaliatory attacks and providing defensive materiel support.
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Withdraw U.S. forces from Iran
If enacted, this joint resolution would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The removal would be required on enactment unless Congress issues a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. The text cites the February 28, 2026 start of Operation Epic Fury as the context for the directive. The resolution would also preserve narrow defensive and intelligence actions: the U.S. could still defend against attacks on the United States or its personnel, collect and share intelligence about threats from Iran or its proxies, and help partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026 by intercepting retaliatory attacks or providing defensive equipment. The resolution explicitly states it would not itself authorize new uses 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
Charles Schumer
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
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