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 Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
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Summary
Reasserting Congress's power to stop unauthorized military action against Iran. This joint resolution would direct the President to remove 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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- Service members and families: Would require U.S. forces engaged in hostilities with Iran to be withdrawn unless Congress authorizes continued action. The resolution notes 13 service members killed and 380 wounded as of April 8, 2026.
- The President and military planners: Would limit the ability to sustain offensive operations in or against Iran without congressional approval. The measure still allows defending against attacks and deploying forces for defensive purposes.
- Allies, partner nations, and U.S. civilians abroad: Would preserve intelligence sharing, help for partners to intercept retaliatory attacks, delivery of defensive materiel, and assistance for evacuating U.S. citizens affected by the fighting.
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Remove U.S. forces from Iran
This bill would direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran. It would bar U.S. forces from participating in those hostilities unless Congress passed a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. It would still allow defending the United States or its personnel and facilities abroad and collecting and sharing intelligence. It would allow assisting partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, to intercept retaliatory attacks and to receive defensive materiel. It would also allow assistance to secure and evacuate U.S. citizens affected by the hostilities. The directive would take effect upon enactment and relies on existing expedited procedures in federal law.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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