Who it affects
- The President
- U.S. Armed Forces
In committeeWar powersMilitaryForeign affairs
U.S. military action against Iran
H.Con.Res. 99 · Resolution · Introduced May 12, 2026
This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress has declared war or authorized that military action.
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Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. forces from fighting Iran, its government, or its military.
- This direction applies unless Congress has declared war or authorized military force for that purpose.
- It does not prevent U.S. defense against imminent attacks on itself, its forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied countries.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. (D-NY)
- Introduced
- May 12, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 0
- Committees
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Latest action
- May 12, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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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