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Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Introduced Jun 17, 2025

Latest action (Mar 5, 2026) Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Referred to
Foreign Affairs Committee
Policy area
International Affairs
Issues
DefenseForeign Policy
Legislative subjects (7)
Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers

Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran or its government or military unless Congress provides an explicit declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution finds that Congress has not declared war with Iran or provided specific statutory authorization for such hostilities, and invokes the War Powers Resolution which allows Congress to direct removal of armed forces engaged in unauthorized hostilities. The resolution includes an exception allowing the United States to defend itself from imminent attack and clarifies that it does not prevent intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing related to Iran-related threats. The resolution explicitly states it is not itself authorizing the use of military force. If passed by both chambers, the resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostile operations against Iran absent new Congressional authorization.

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Sponsor (1)
94 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Thomas Massie’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • CREST INSURANCE $6,600
  • ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATES, INC. $6,600
  • TRUE LEGACY HOMES $6,600
  • Y COMBINATOR $6,600
  • SAMNICO INC $6,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Thomas Massie → · Outside spending →

Actions (12)
  1. Mar 5, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  2. Mar 5, 2026 On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85). · house
  3. Mar 5, 2026 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 219 (Roll no. 85).
  4. Mar 5, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449) · house
  5. Mar 4, 2026 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 38, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. · house
  6. Mar 4, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. · house
  7. Mar 4, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with two hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 38. · house
  8. Mar 4, 2026 Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H2395-2412; text: CR H2395-2396) · house
  9. Mar 4, 2026 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. · house
  10. Mar 3, 2026 Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 38 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection. · house
  11. Jun 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
  12. Jun 17, 2025 Submitted in House

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More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. (shares 7 subjects)
  • HCONRES 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (shares 7 subjects)
  • HRES 537 — Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (shares 6 subjects)
  • HR 7006 — Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 5 subjects)
  • HCONRES 108 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. (shares 4 subjects)
  • SJRES 185 — 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. (shares 4 subjects)
  • HCONRES 84 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (shares 4 subjects)
  • SJRES 124 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. (shares 4 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

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  • HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. · Passed House May 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 97%
  • HCONRES 40 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Passed House Apr 16, 2026 · Cong. 119 94%
  • HCONRES 93 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Cong. 119 90%
  • HCONRES 103 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Introduced May 20, 2026 · Cong. 119 90%
  • HCONRES 95 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Cong. 119 89%
  • HCONRES 110 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Cong. 119 89%

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Jun 17, 2025

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 17, 2025

Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Hoyle of Oregon, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Casar, Ms. Pressley, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Ms. Omar, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Ms. Velazquez, and Mr. McGovern) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.

(2) Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

(3) Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that “at any time that United States Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, such forces shall be removed by the President if Congress so directs.”

SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OR IRAN.

(a) Termination.—Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

(b) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.

SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING INTELLIGENCE SHARING.

Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving—

(1) the collection of intelligence;

(2) the analysis of intelligence; or

(3) the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.

SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING NO AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE.

Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force. <all>

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