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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 20, 2026
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
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Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] · D–OH
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Based on the full Introduced in House · 2026-05-20 text. This explanation has not received human editorial review. This overview describes the proposal’s major provisions; it does not establish what its real-world effects would be.
This proposed concurrent resolution would direct the President to end U.S. military participation in hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes it. It preserves defense against imminent attacks, defensive troop deployments, and specified intelligence activities. It would not require all U.S. troops to leave the region and would not itself authorize military force.
Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military
unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Nothing in this section may be construed to— (1) prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack; (2) prevent the United States Armed Forces from maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes; or (3) force the removal of the United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
Nothing in this resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran or surrounding countries
nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
Section 1 would direct the President to end U.S. Armed Forces participation in hostilities against Iran's government or military, including potential ground troops fighting or serving as an occupation force. The exception requires an explicit declaration of war or specific authorization to use military force against Iran.
Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
The withdrawal direction would not prevent defense of the United States, its armed forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied countries against imminent attack.
Nothing in this section may be construed to— (1) prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack;
The resolution would allow troops to remain in the region for defensive purposes. It would not require removal of troops there who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
(2) prevent the United States Armed Forces from maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes; or (3) force the removal of the United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
Section 2 would preserve intelligence gathering and analysis, work to counter foreign intelligence activities, and investigations concerning threats in or coming from Iran or surrounding countries, when conducted by or with the U.S. government.
Nothing in this resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran or surrounding countries conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving— (1) the collection of intelligence; (2) the analysis of intelligence;
The intelligence protection also covers sharing with any coalition partner if the President determines that sharing is appropriate and serves U.S. national security interests.
(3) the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner, if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.
Section 3 expressly states that the resolution itself would not authorize military force.
Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.
The supplied actions snapshot, updated July 17, 2026, records submission in the House and referral to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on May 20, 2026.
Source snapshot updated 2026-07-17T20:36:52Z. 2026-05-20: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. 2026-05-20: Submitted in House
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Reviewed version: Introduced in House · 2026-05-20. These findings describe provisions and who may benefit; they are not judgments of waste, corruption, or motive.
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