A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution would require the United States to terminate any military hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that are not explicitly authorized by Congress. It argues that Congress alone has the power to declare war or authorize the use of military force, and since no wartime declaration or specific authorization exists for Iran, U.S. forces engaged in such hostilities should be withdrawn. The measure frames current or imminent actions against Iran as hostilities under the War Powers framework and uses expedited legislative procedures to push for a rapid congressional decision. An exception is carved out to allow self-defense if faced with imminent attack. In short, if enacted, the President would be directed to end military actions against Iran unless Congress provides explicit authorization.
Key Points
- 1The bill declares that Congress has the sole authority to declare war and that there is no existing declaration of war or specific authorization for force against Iran.
- 2It categorizes U.S. military actions against Iran as hostilities or as a situation with imminent involvement in hostilities under the War Powers framework.
- 3It requires a full briefing to Congress and the public, a congressional debate in Congress, and a vote consistent with constitutional processes before the use of force against Iran.
- 4It directs the President to terminate U.S. armed forces’ hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force (AUMF).
- 5It uses expedited procedures (as provided by existing statutes) to consider and enact the measure, while preserving a narrow defense-as-self-defense exception.