Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Summary
This concurrent resolution, introduced by Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), would direct the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from any hostilities involving Iran. The resolution invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law that allows Congress to direct the President to remove armed forces from military operations. If enacted, this resolution would express Congress's intent that U.S. military involvement with Iran should cease.
It is important to note that this is a non-binding concurrent resolution, meaning it does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. Even if passed by Congress, it would serve as an expression of congressional intent rather than a legally binding mandate. The resolution is currently in the committee referral stage and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Any actual withdrawal of forces would ultimately depend on presidential action and broader foreign policy decisions.