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.

Bill Summary: Requiring Congressional Approval for Military Action Against Iran

This joint resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any military conflict with Iran that Congress has not formally approved. Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress has the authority to limit the President's ability to engage U.S. troops in hostilities without congressional authorization. This bill would put that principle into action specifically regarding Iran, directing that any ongoing or future military operations against Iran must have explicit approval from Congress to continue.

The bill affects members of the U.S. Armed Forces who might be involved in military actions related to Iran, as well as the broader question of who has the authority to commit the country to armed conflict. It would essentially require the executive branch — the President and the military — to halt any unauthorized military engagement with Iran and bring the decision about whether to pursue such actions back to Congress for a vote.

This resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, but a motion to bring the bill out of committee for a full Senate vote was rejected 47–53, meaning the committee did not advance it further. Because it is a joint resolution, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and either be signed by the President or passed by a veto-proof majority to become law. The bill reflects an ongoing debate between Congress and the executive branch over who holds the power to authorize military force.