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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 against Iran or its government or military, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution.
- Exempts from this directive the use of military force that is explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
- Clarifies that the directive does not prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
- Clarifies that the directive does not require removal of United States Armed Forces maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region or those not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
- States that the resolution does not affect intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats from Iran or surrounding countries conducted by or in conjunction with the United States Government.
- Clarifies that the concurrent resolution does not constitute an authorization of the use of military force.
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Sponsor (1)
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Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" (D-IL) [#4]
Actions (2)
- Apr 29, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Apr 29, 2026 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 29, 2026
Mr. Garcia of Illinois 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 the 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 the 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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