H.Con.Res. 117House119th 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 fighting with Iran. It allows troops to stay only if they are needed to defend the United States or an ally from an imminent attack, and it requires the President to follow the War Powers Resolution rules for any remaining military action.

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Directs the President to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, except for units needed to defend against an imminent attack on the U.S. or its partners.
Requires the President to fully comply with the War Powers Resolution, specifically sections 5(b) and 5(c), when using any remaining forces.
States that the withdrawal applies unless there is a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for the use of force against Iran.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

September 15, 2026

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Submitted in House

September 15, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

September 15, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 15, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. CON. RES. 117

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 15, 2026

Ms. Houlahan 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.

That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.