H.Con.Res. 100House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

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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This concurrent resolution tells the President to pull U.S. armed forces out of any combat or occupation activities against Iran unless a formal war declaration or specific authorization for use of military force is given. It still allows the United States to defend itself, keep defensive troops in the region, and continue intelligence work related to Iran.

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Directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to end all U.S. military hostilities against Iran unless a war is declared or a specific authorization for use of force is provided.
Specifies that the directive does not stop the U.S. from defending itself, its forces, diplomatic sites, or allies from imminent attacks, nor does it require removal of defensive troops not engaged in combat with Iran.
Clarifies that the resolution does not affect intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing activities concerning Iran or neighboring areas.
Reaffirms that the resolution does not itself authorize any use of military force.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Foreign Affairs Committee

May 13, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued May 13, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. CON. RES. 100

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 13, 2026

Mrs. Foushee submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

Termination of use of force

(a)

Termination

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.

(b)

Rule of construction

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.

Rule of construction relating to intelligence sharing

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; or

(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.

Rule of construction relating to nonauthorization of the use of 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.