H.Con.Res. 92House119th 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 end any United States armed forces involvement in hostilities against Iran unless a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force is issued. It allows the U.S. to continue defending itself, maintain defensive troops in the region, and keep non‑combat forces in place. The resolution also makes clear it does not affect intelligence activities or authorize any new use of force.

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Directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution, to withdraw U.S. forces from combat or occupation roles against Iran unless a war is declared or a specific AUMF is provided.
Specifies that the withdrawal does not prevent self‑defense, defensive troop presence in the region, or the retention of forces not engaged in hostilities with Iran.
States that the resolution does not limit intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing related to Iran or neighboring threats.
Clarifies that the resolution itself does not 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

April 28, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

April 28, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 28, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. CON. RES. 92

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 28, 2026

Mr. Garamendi 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 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.

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.