Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Overview

This concurrent resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress has explicitly declared war or authorized military force against Iran. It includes carve-outs for self-defense, regional troop presence, and intelligence activities.

Key Provisions

• Directs the President, under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or its government/military unless Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such force
• Prohibits the use of ground forces in combat or occupation roles against Iran without explicit congressional authorization
• Preserves the President's authority to defend U.S. forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states against imminent attack
• Allows continued U.S. troop presence in the region for defensive purposes, without requiring withdrawal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran
• Protects ongoing intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing activities related to Iran-related threats, including sharing with coalition partners at presidential discretion
• Clarifies that the resolution does not itself authorize any use of military force, consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution

Potential Impact

If enacted, this resolution would formally assert Congress's constitutional role in war-making decisions by requiring the President to end hostilities with Iran absent specific congressional authorization, though as a concurrent resolution it does not have the force of law and its practical enforceability may be limited.