H.Con.Res. 91House119th 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.

Introduced April 27, 2026

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This concurrent resolution tells the President to end any U.S. armed forces involvement in combat or occupation against Iran unless a formal war declaration or specific authorization for use of force is given. It is aimed at stopping hostilities while still allowing defensive actions, troop presence for protection, and intelligence activities. The resolution applies to all U.S. military operations that are considered hostile toward Iran.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to withdraw U.S. forces from any hostilities with Iran unless a war is declared or a specific authorization for force is provided.
  • Specifies that the directive does not stop the United States from defending itself, its forces, diplomatic sites, or allies from imminent attack.
  • Allows U.S. troops to remain in the region for defensive purposes and does not require removal of forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
  • Clarifies that the resolution does not affect intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing related to Iran or surrounding threats.
  • States 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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IV

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. CON. RES. 91

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2026

Ms. Dexter 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.