HCONRES 87 · in committee · significant
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- defense
- foreign policy
What this bill does
- The bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force.
- It applies to the President and all U.S. military operations involving Iran or its government.
- The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage and allows self-defense operations to continue.
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Started by Cosponsor
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How would this bill's exception for self-defense operations be defined, and who determines whether military action meets that threshold?
- 02
What costs or strategic consequences might result from requiring Congressional authorization before any U.S. military engagement with Iran?
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Does the War Powers Resolution already provide sufficient congressional oversight, or does this bill address gaps in the current law?
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Sponsor · D-CA-17
Ro Khanna
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Introduced 2026-04-21
Legislative timeline
2026-04-21 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-21 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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