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H.Con.Res. 38119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Mar 5, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Introduced:
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This resolution would direct the President to halt military action against Iran unless Congress specifically authorizes it.
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This resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution to direct the President to stop using U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless Congress issues a war declaration or specific authorization. It includes an exception for self-defense against an imminent attack and does not restrict intelligence-gathering or intelligence-sharing with allies. It explicitly does not grant the President any new authority to use force against Iran.
The President's military authority, U.S. Armed Forces members who could be deployed, and Congress's oversight role are directly affected.
It would reassert congressional control over decisions to use military force against Iran, reflecting an ongoing power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House — both chambers have to adopt the same text. This kind of resolution never goes to the President and does not become law.
Latest action: — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.