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3 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is 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..
SJRES104 · 119th Congress
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.
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What SJRES104 actually does
This story is about US president Trump restarting a feud with the Pope ahead of Rubio's visit to the Vatican. This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Iran that lack congressional authorization, treating such actions as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution.
If passed, it would:
- Require removal of forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran • Treat covered actions as "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution.
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This story is about US president Trump restarting a feud with the Pope ahead of Rubio's visit to the Vatican. This bill would require the President to punish foreign people and companies that knowingly help Iran export oil and petrochemicals by freezing U.S.-linked property and blocking visas.
If passed, it would
- Freeze U.S.-linked assets of entities aiding Iran oil exports • Block visas and entry for many non-U.S. individuals aiding Iran.
This story is about US president Trump restarting a feud with the Pope ahead of Rubio's visit to the Vatican. This bill would block federal funds from being used for U.S. military force in or against Iran unless Congress passes a new authorization after the bill becomes law.
If passed, it would
- Prohibit federal funds for military action against Iran without new congressional approval • Narrow self-defense exception while disallowing older laws as approval.
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