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HCONRES 89
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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.

Introduced Apr 23, 2026

Latest action (Jul 22, 2026) POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Referred to
Foreign Affairs Committee
Issues
Defense

Summary
  • Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, including ground forces in combat roles or occupation, unless explicitly authorized by Congress through a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force
  • Clarifies that the directive does not prevent U.S. self-defense against imminent attacks on U.S. Forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states
  • Clarifies that the directive does not prevent U.S. Armed Forces from maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region or from remaining in the region if not engaged in hostilities with Iran
  • Clarifies that the resolution does not affect intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to Iran or surrounding countries
  • Clarifies that the resolution is not an authorization of military force

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Sponsor (1)
16 cosponsors

Actions (8)
  1. Jul 22, 2026 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Con. Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. · house
  2. Jul 22, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. · house
  3. Jul 22, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89. · house
  4. Jul 22, 2026 Considered pursuant to a previous order. · house
  5. Jul 22, 2026 Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. · house
  6. Jul 22, 2026 ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 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 one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection. · house
  7. Apr 23, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
  8. Apr 23, 2026 Submitted in House

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  • HCONRES 88 — 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 22, 2026 · Cong. 119 97%
  • HCONRES 87 — 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 21, 2026 · Cong. 119 96%
  • HCONRES 91 — 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 27, 2026 · Cong. 119 96%
  • HCONRES 92 — 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 96%
  • 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 96%
  • HCONRES 102 — 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 15, 2026 · Cong. 119 95%

Text versions (3)
  • Engrossed in House · Jul 23, 2026
  • Referred in Senate · Jul 23, 2026
  • Introduced in House · Apr 23, 2026

Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 23, 2026

Ms. Jayapal 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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