Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 118: 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 President would have to pull U.S. forces out of fighting in or against Iran unless Congress approves it. The bill still allows defense of Americans, intelligence sharing, and defensive help for Israel and some partner countries.

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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: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.

Latest action on S.J.Res. 118: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members who could be sent into fighting connected to Iran, and the commanders who must know what missions are allowed. It also affects the President and Congress because it shifts decisions about fighting Iran back toward Congress unless there is an immediate defensive need. Israel and certain partner countries could still receive intelligence and defensive support, but direct U.S. hostilities in or against Iran would need congressional approval.

Why this matters: This matters because it could change who controls a U.S. military fight with Iran. Without this kind of limit, a president may keep using force while Congress has not clearly approved war or military action. The bill tries to protect Congress’s role in war decisions while keeping room for self-defense and partner defense. Its real impact would depend on what Congress and the President do next.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 118

• The President must pull U.S. forces out of fighting in or against Iran unless Congress clearly approves it. Congress would need to declare war or pass a specific law allowing military force.
• The resolution uses a fast-track process from an older State Department authorization law, now listed as 50 U.S.C. 1546a. That process is meant to help Congress consider this kind of war powers measure more quickly.
• The bill relies on the War Powers Resolution, which limits when presidents can use U.S. forces without Congress. It says recent U.S. actions involving Iran count as putting forces into hostilities.
• Congress has not declared war on Iran. It also has not passed a specific law authorizing military force there.
• U.S. forces could still defend the United States, U.S. personnel, and U.S. facilities in other countries from attack.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 118

What is S.J.Res. 118?

The President would have to pull U.S. forces out of fighting in or against Iran unless Congress approves it. The bill still allows defense of Americans, intelligence sharing, and defensive help for Israel and some partner countries.

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