SJRES 117 · in committee · major
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.
- foreign policy
- defense
What this bill does
- This joint resolution requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action.
- It affects military operations and applies to the President and Department of Defense.
- The directive takes effect immediately upon passage; defensive actions against attacks remain permitted.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How should Congress balance the President's need to respond quickly to threats from Iran against the requirement to authorize military action first?
- 02
What specific military operations currently underway would be affected if this resolution passed and required immediate withdrawal?
- 03
Does the exception for defensive actions against attacks provide sufficient flexibility for protecting U.S. forces and interests, or could it be exploited?
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Sponsor · D-CA
Adam B. Schiff
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Introduced 2026-03-05
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Legislative timeline
2026-03-05 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
2026-03-05 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate

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