Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This resolution directs the President, citing the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days of the stated start date unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or specific authorization. It relies on the War Powers Resolution provision that allows Congress to order removal of forces by a concurrent resolution. The text also preserves narrow exceptions for self-defense, defensive regional presence, and forces not engaged in hostilities, and it explicitly says it does not authorize use of military force.
As a concurrent resolution, it must be approved by both the House and the Senate but is not sent to the President and does not by itself create a law; it is the form the War Powers Resolution uses for Congress to direct removal of forces. Passage therefore requires majorities in both chambers but not the President's signature.
This concurrent resolution, invoking section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress declares war or passes a specific authorization for the use of military force.
The text preserves narrow self-defense exceptions, permits a defensive troop presence in the region, and states it does not affect intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing.
It also clarifies the resolution does not itself authorize the use of military force.
Substantive constraint on the President in a high-profile military matter with low fiscal impact but strong political and constitutional friction; requires cross-branch consensus.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this concurrent resolution is a well‑focused administrative/operational directive that uses the War Powers Resolution to impose a clear deadline and carve out sensible exceptions. It integrates with existing statutory authority and clearly identifies the responsible actor and temporal parameters.
Progressives emphasize restoring Congress's war powers and ending hostilities.
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Progressives emphasize restoring Congress's war powers and ending hostilities.
Likely to view the resolution favorably as a restoration of Congress's constitutional war powers and as a check on executive military action.
Supporters would see it as a mechanism to end active hostilities short of a formal authorization of force.
Some on the left may nonetheless want even firmer limits on lingering deployments or broader noncombat withdrawal timelines.
Views the resolution as a reasonable assertion of congressional prerogative, balanced by built-in self-defense and presence exceptions.
Cautious about operational and alliance impacts, the centrist persona would want clarity on how withdrawals are executed and how allied security is preserved.
They would weigh national security assessments and may seek modifications or oversight language.
Likely to oppose the resolution as an overreach that constrains the President's commander-in-chief authority and undermines deterrence.
Concerns focus on emboldening Iran, endangering troops and allies, and signaling reduced U.S. resolve.
The preserved self-defense language may be seen as insufficient to prevent strategic harm.
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Substantive constraint on the President in a high-profile military matter with low fiscal impact but strong political and constitutional friction; requires cross-branch consensus.
The House rejected this resolution. It does not carry the official position of the chamber.
A resolution is a formal statement of opinion or decision by the chamber.
Progressives emphasize restoring Congress's war powers and ending hostilities.
Substantive constraint on the President in a high-profile military matter with low fiscal impact but strong political and constitutional fr…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this concurrent resolution is a well‑focused administrative/operational directive that uses the War Powers Resolution to impose a clear deadline and carve out sensible exceptio…
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