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.

The resolution orders the President to remove United States Armed Forces from “hostilities within or against” the Islamic Republic of Iran. This removal must happen unless Congress later passes either a formal declaration of war or a specific law that authorizes the use of military force against Iran. It is based on procedures in existing law that give Congress a way to direct the end of unauthorized hostilities. The text says that current U.S. military operations against Iran, including Operation Epic Fury, count as “hostilities” under the War Powers Resolution. By passing this resolution, Congress would be using its power to stop those hostilities if they are not clearly authorized by statute. The bill also explains what it does not stop. It does not block the United States from defending itself, its people, or its facilities in other countries if they are attacked. It does not stop the United States from collecting, studying, or sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or groups linked to Iran, including with countries or organizations that have been attacked since February 28, 2026. It also allows the United States to help partner countries that have been attacked by Iran or its proxies by intercepting retaliatory attacks on their territory or by giving them defensive military equipment for that purpose.

The resolution addresses who decides when the United States goes to war. It would reinforce the role of Congress in authorizing major military actions, especially a large-scale campaign involving tens of thousands of service members and an uncertain timeline. For service members and their families, it could affect whether and how long U.S. troops stay in combat with Iran. For U.S. foreign and security policy, the resolution would narrow the President’s ability to continue offensive military operations against Iran without a new, specific vote by Congress. At the same time, it keeps space for defensive actions, intelligence work, and support to partner nations under attack. The exact effects on the ground, including how fast forces would be removed and how Iran and other countries would react, are not specified in the bill and are therefore unclear.