H.Con.Res. 88 – Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution,…

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This concurrent resolution tells the President to pull U.S. armed forces out of any combat or occupation actions against Iran unless a formal war declaration or specific authorization for use of force exists. It aims to end U.S. involvement in hostilities while still allowing defensive actions, regional troop presence for security, and intelligence activities.

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Congress directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to end the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran unless a war declaration or specific authorization is in place.
The directive does not stop the United States from defending itself, its forces, diplomatic sites, or allies from imminent attacks, nor does it require removal of troops stationed in the region for defensive purposes.
It clarifies that the resolution does not affect intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing related to Iran, and 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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Introduced in HouseIssued April 22, 2026

IV

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. CON. RES. 88

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 22, 2026

Mr. Huffman 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.

1.

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 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 United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.

2.

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.

3.

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.