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.
Summary
This joint resolution aims to reassert congressional authority over military engagements by directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from any hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been explicitly authorized by a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. If enacted, the measure would require the withdrawal of troops from active conflict or potential combat situations involving Iran unless Congress provides a new legal mandate for such actions. Because this is a joint resolution, it would have the force of law and require the President's signature to take effect. For everyday citizens, this bill represents an effort to limit the executive branch's power to engage in foreign conflicts without legislative oversight. It focuses on ensuring that significant military commitments and the potential risks to service members are debated and approved by elected representatives in Congress rather than being conducted solely through executive order. The bill currently sits in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for further review.