The bill aims to address the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran without a specific statutory authorization from Congress. It highlights Iran's destabilizing activities and emphasizes Congress's sole power to declare war. The bill directs the President to remove the use of US Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent the US from defending itself from imminent attack or maintaining a troop presence for defensive purposes. Additionally, it ensures that intelligence activities related to threats from Iran are not disrupted and explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force.
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military no later than March 30, 2026, unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
