HJRES 156
Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution directs the President to comply with the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of U.S. Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran. Specifically, it mandates the President to terminate the use of military force within 60 days of the operation’s commencement and to withdraw forces within 30 days following that termination, unless a cease-fire agreement is reached. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of adhering to the War Powers Resolution and outlines a phased withdrawal process while preserving intelligence sharing activities.
Key provisions
- Requires the President to terminate the use of military force in Iran within 60 days of Operation Epic Fury.
- Mandates the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Iran within 30 days of the termination of military force.
- Aligns with the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544) regarding the use of military force.
- Allows for a tolling of the 60-day period if cease-fire negotiations are ongoing.
- Specifies that the phased withdrawal should occur unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific congressional authorization.
- Protects intelligence sharing activities related to threats in or emanating from Iran.
- Highlights Iran’s ongoing threats, including state sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses.
- References Operation Epic Fury’s commencement on February 28, 2026, and subsequent retaliatory actions.
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- The President
- United States Armed Forces
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. J. RES. 156
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
Congress finds the following:
The Islamic Republic of Iran is the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and provides financial and material support to foreign terrorist organizations, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
The Islamic Republic of Iran poses a direct threat to the United States and is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has suppressed their own people, implementing total internet blackouts, extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, torture, sexual and gender-based violence, detention and imprisonment, criminalization of libel, and restrictions on religious freedom.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has continued to amass a stockpile of enriched uranium and have blocked access to their nuclear sites, according to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi.
On February 28, 2026, United States Central Command, joint with Israel, commenced Operation Epic Fury at the direction of the President of the United States, and included the launching of airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and governments sites, and the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as well as other Iranian Officials.
Operation Epic Fury has since led to retaliatory attacks by Iran and their proxies against Israel, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, Congress holds the sole power to declare war, and the 1973 War Powers Resolution limits the President’s ability to initiate military action without authorization, requiring troop withdrawal within 60 days unless Congress authorizes continued engagement.
Pursuant to section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) and unless otherwise explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran, Congress directs the President to begin the phased removal of the Armed Forces from Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack, or prevent the procurement of a nuclear weapon, to the extent that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces.
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving—
the collection of intelligence;
the analysis of intelligence; or
the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.