Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 117: 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.

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves it. The resolution still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, defensive help for allies, and evacuations of Americans.

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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. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Latest action on S.J.Res. 117: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members who could be sent into fighting with Iran, along with their families and military planners deciding what missions can continue. It also affects the President and Congress because it shifts more responsibility for approving war back to lawmakers. Israel, other U.S. partners, and Americans in the region could also feel the effects because defensive support and evacuation help could continue even if direct fighting stops.

Why this matters: This matters because it could stop the United States from staying in a war with Iran without a clear vote from Congress. It changes who must take responsibility for that decision. For troops and their families, it could mean fewer open-ended combat missions without direct approval from lawmakers. For the country as a whole, it tests the line between the President's power to act fast and Congress's power to decide when the nation goes to war.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 117

• The President would have to pull U.S. troops out of fighting in or against Iran unless Congress declares war or passes a specific force authorization.
• The resolution uses an existing fast-track process in federal law so Congress can move more quickly on ordering troops out of hostilities.
• It says the current conflict with Iran counts under the War Powers Resolution as sending U.S. forces into hostilities, meaning active fighting.
• U.S. forces could still fight back if the United States, U.S. personnel, or U.S. facilities in other countries come under attack.
• The United States could keep gathering, reviewing, and sharing intelligence about threats from Iran or Iran-backed groups, including with Israel, allies, partners, and relevant international groups.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 117

What is S.J.Res. 117?

U.S. forces would have to leave fighting in or against Iran unless Congress specifically approves it. The resolution still allows self-defense, intelligence sharing, defensive help for allies, and evacuations of Americans.

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