Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic-NY)April 20, 2026

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Congress would require President to pull US troops from fighting in Iran.

This bill would require the President to remove United States Armed Forces from ongoing hostilities against Iran. It aims to ensure that military action against Iran has specific congressional approval, affecting both the President's authority and the deployment of US troops.

What Would Change

Today, the President's power to deploy United States Armed Forces into hostilities is governed by the War Powers Resolution, which includes reporting requirements and limits on unauthorized military action. If this bill passes, Congress would directly order the President to remove US Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, unless specific conditions for defense or future congressional authorization are met.

Key Provisions

Congress would require the President to pull US troops out of fighting in Iran.
It would allow US troops to stay if needed to defend the US or allies from immediate attack.
The President would need to follow specific rules under the War Powers Resolution if troops stay for defense.
Congress could override this directive later by declaring war or specifically allowing military force against Iran.

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HCONRES 86 · 119th Congress · April 20, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Party	Yes	No	NV
Republicans	5	43	2
Democrats	43	1	0
Independents	2	0	0

Party	Yes	No	NV
Republicans	5	43	2
Democrats	43	1	0
Independents	2	0	0

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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