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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Summary
- Directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with 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.
- Preserves the right of the United States to defend itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, and allied states from imminent attack.
- Preserves the ability to maintain United States Armed Forces in the region for defensive purposes.
- Does not require the removal of United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
- Does not affect intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats from Iran or restrict intelligence sharing with coalition partners.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/H001068.thumb.jpg)
Rep. Huffman, Jared (D-CA) [#2]
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Top reported contributors to Jared Huffman’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- Employer not reported $99,425
- ENS RESOURCES INC. $10,700
- GEORGE KOORTBOJIAN $7,100
- REED INTERNATIONAL LTD $6,950
- TEN STRANDS $6,600
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Actions (2)
- Apr 22, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Apr 22, 2026 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 22, 2026
Mr. Huffman 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 hostilities with Iran.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
SECTION 1. TERMINATION OF USE OF FORCE.
(a) Termination.—Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation, 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 may be construed to—
(1) prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack;
(2) prevent the United States Armed Forces from maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes; or
(3) force the removal of United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO INTELLIGENCE SHARING.
Nothing in this resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran or surrounding countries 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. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO NONAUTHORIZATION OF THE 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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