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US HCRes40Directing 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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Introduced
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
In Committee
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
AI Summary
This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, in accordance with section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. The resolution allows for a limited exception, permitting U.S. military forces to remain only if they are necessary to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from an imminent attack. Any such defensive use of armed forces must fully comply with section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, which requires the President to consult with Congress and report on the circumstances necessitating military action. The resolution stipulates that continued military engagement would only be permitted if Congress explicitly authorizes it through a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for military force against Iran. This resolution reflects congressional intent to constrain presidential war powers and ensure legislative oversight of potential military conflicts with Iran.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (84)
Gregory Meeks (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Ed Case (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Rosa DeLauro (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Al Green (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
John Larson (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Sam Liccardo (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
John Mannion (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Dave Min (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Richard Neal (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Nancy Pelosi (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 06/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/40/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hconres40/BILLS-119hconres40ih.pdf |
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