A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 117

119th Congress

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Schiff

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations against Iran that Congress has not explicitly approved. It invokes Congress's constitutional war powers authority to ensure military action against Iran receives proper legislative authorization before American troops are put in harm's way.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations against Iran that Congress has not explicitly approved. It invokes Congress's constitutional war powers authority to ensure military action against Iran rec

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This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations against Iran that Congress has not explicitly approved. It invokes Congress's constitutional war powers authority to ensure military action against Iran receives proper legislative authorization before American troops are put in harm's way.

Bill Number: 117
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Fact Sheet

Title: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill Number: 117
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations against Iran that Congress has not explicitly approved. It invokes Congress's constitutional war powers authority to ensure military action against Iran receives proper legislative authorization b

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any combat operations against Iran that Congress has not explicitly approved. It invokes Congress's constitutional war powers authority to ensure military action against Iran receives proper legislative authorization before American troops are put in harm's way.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires removal of U.S. Armed Forces from any unauthorized military operations against or within Iran
Reasserts Congress's constitutional authority to approve military action, preventing unilateral presidential decisions to engage in war with Iran
Reflects ongoing tension between executive and legislative branches over who can commit American troops to foreign conflicts
Does not affect operations authorized by Congress or actions taken in immediate self-defense of U.S. forces under attack

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would directly affect U.S. military service members and their families by limiting when troops can be deployed into combat with Iran without Congressional debate and approval. It would also impact broader U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East by constraining presidential power to take military action independently. For everyday Americans, it represents a check on executive power that could prevent the nation from sliding into a major war without their elected representatives in Congress having a say.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

117, 119th Congress (2026). "A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-117

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