HCONRES 86
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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This concurrent resolution urges the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from any ongoing conflict with Iran. It’s based on the War Powers Resolution, specifically section 5(c), which requires the President to remove troops from hostilities unless Congress has formally declared war or authorized military action against Iran. The resolution acknowledges that forces needed to defend the U.S. or its allies from immediate threats are exempt, provided the President follows the War Powers Resolution’s guidelines. Essentially, it’s a non-binding request for the President to end U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. CON. RES. 86
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of 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 provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.