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Resolution to Remove U.S. Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran

Original title: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

April 29, 2026

War Powers Iran Military Policy Foreign Affairs Congressional Oversight

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Apr 29, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution would legally mandate the cessation of U.S. military combat operations against Iran, directly impacting the deployment status and mission parameters of U.S. Armed Forces in the region.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Armed Forces

The resolution dictates the scope of their combat operations and mission parameters regarding Iran.

The President

The President is directed to remove forces from hostilities unless specific congressional authorization is provided.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from combat operations against Iran, citing the War Powers Resolution. It requires the President to end unless Congress passes a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force.

Key Facts

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or its military.
Requires a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force to continue hostilities.
Exempts actions taken to defend the U.S., its Armed Forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
Allows for the continued presence of U.S. troops in the region for defensive purposes.
Does not require the removal of U.S. forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
Explicitly states that the resolution does not authorize the use of military force.
Protects existing intelligence, counterintelligence, and investigative activities related to Iran.
Allows for the continued sharing of intelligence with coalition partners if deemed in the national security interest by the President.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution force all U.S. troops to leave the Middle East?

No. The resolution only mandates the removal of forces engaged in against Iran. It explicitly allows for troops to remain in the region for defensive purposes or if they are not involved in combat against Iran.

Would this stop the U.S. from sharing intelligence about Iran?

No. The resolution includes a specific provision stating that it does not disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities.

Does this resolution authorize the President to use military force?

No. Section 3 explicitly states that nothing in the resolution should be construed as authorizing the use of military force.

Why It Matters

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War Powers Invocation

The resolution explicitly utilizes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, a mechanism rarely used to force a change in military posture.

War Powers Resolution

Connected Entities

personMr. Garcia of Illinois“Member of the House of Representatives who introduced the resolution.”Map →

locationIslamic Republic of Iran“The nation identified as the target of the hostilities mentioned in the resoluti”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“The House committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

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