Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 180: 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. troops would have to leave combat in or against Iran unless Congress votes to allow it. The bill still lets the U.S. defend Americans, share intelligence, help partners stop attacks, and evacuate U.S. citizens.

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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. 180: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members who are involved in combat in or against Iran, because it could require them to leave those hostilities. It also affects the President and Congress, because Congress would need to approve continued combat. Partner countries in the region could still receive some U.S. help, but direct U.S. combat would be limited unless Congress authorizes it. U.S. citizens in danger from the fighting could still receive security, departure, and evacuation help.

Why this matters: This matters because it decides who controls U.S. involvement in a possible war with Iran. The bill would require Congress to clearly approve combat instead of letting it continue on the President’s decision alone. It could reduce the chance that U.S. troops stay in open-ended fighting without a vote. It could also make it harder for the President to respond broadly and quickly to threats from Iran or groups backed by Iran.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 180

• The President would have to pull U.S. troops out of fighting in or against Iran. Troops could stay only if Congress declares war or passes a specific law allowing force.
• The resolution uses special fast-track rules so Congress can take it up more quickly. Those rules come from a 1980s State Department law and a 1976 arms and security assistance law.
• Current U.S. military actions in or against Iran would count as “hostilities.” That means combat covered by the War Powers Resolution.
• U.S. forces could still defend against attacks on the United States. They could also protect U.S. personnel and U.S. facilities in other countries.
• The U.S. could keep gathering, studying, and sharing intelligence. That work must relate to threats from Iran or groups acting for Iran.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 180

What is S.J.Res. 180?

U.S. troops would have to leave combat in or against Iran unless Congress votes to allow it. The bill still lets the U.S. defend Americans, share intelligence, help partners stop attacks, and evacuate U.S. citizens.

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