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

Bill Number: H.Con.Res. 92
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: International Affairs
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-04-28: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last Updated: 2026-06-08T19:04:21Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This concurrent resolution directs the President to end U.S. military involvement in hostilities against Iran, using the authority in section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (a 1973 law that requires the President to consult Congress on military actions and allows Congress to terminate unauthorized hostilities).

Key Provisions

Termination of Hostilities (Section 1): Congress orders the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from active fighting against Iran (including its government or military, or any ground combat/occupation roles) unless approved by a formal declaration of war or a specific Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF).
Exceptions: Does not block U.S. self-defense, defense of troops/diplomatic sites/allies from imminent attacks; allows defensive troop presence in the region; does not require removing non-hostile U.S. forces.
Intelligence Protection (Section 2): Does not interfere with U.S. intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing with partners if the President deems it necessary for national security.
No Force Authorization (Section 3): Explicitly states this resolution does not approve any military action.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

No permanent changes to law; invokes existing War Powers Resolution procedures.
A concurrent resolution (passed by both House and Senate but not signed by President) directs termination under the 1973 law, potentially overriding presidential military actions without new legislation.
Reinforces congressional checks on executive war powers without creating new statutes.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Department of Defense may need to withdraw forces from offensive operations against Iran; intelligence agencies (e.g., CIA) unaffected.
Citizens: Could reduce U.S. military risks/personnel losses in Iran-related conflicts.
International Relations: May signal U.S. de-escalation with Iran, affecting alliances (e.g., Israel, Gulf states) and regional stability; preserves defensive posture and intel sharing with partners.

Main Stakeholders

U.S. Congress: Asserts oversight role.
President and Executive Branch: Must comply with withdrawal directive if passed.
U.S. Armed Forces: Directly impacted by potential removal from hostilities.
Iran and Regional Actors: Alters U.S. military posture toward Iran.
U.S. Allies: Defensive exceptions protect partnerships.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Relies on War Powers Resolution, which presidents have sometimes challenged as unconstitutional; could lead to court tests if ignored.
Constitutional: Highlights debate over shared war powers (Article I gives Congress war declaration authority; Article II makes President Commander-in-Chief).
Political: Expresses bipartisan or majority congressional intent to limit unauthorized conflicts; referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee, unlikely to bind without Senate concurrence.

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Sponsor

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Recent Actions

2026-04-28: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-28: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. — issued 2026-04-28 — PDF (3 pages)