Bills · HCONRES 75
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 75Presidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsMilitary operations and strategy
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAY 14
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
11
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it touches on a fundamental question of war and peace: who has the authority to send American troops into harm's way. The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, but Presidents have historically engaged military forces in conflicts without such a declaration. This bill is an assertion of congressional power to prevent or end military engagement that it has not authorized.
If this bill becomes law, it would compel the President to withdraw U.S. forces from active hostilities against Iran, unless Congress explicitly approves such action through a declaration of war or specific authorization. This could prevent a wider, undeclared conflict with Iran, potentially saving lives and resources. If it doesn't become law, the President would retain the discretion to continue or escalate military actions against Iran without explicit congressional approval, which could lead to a protracted and costly conflict.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.
This is the core action of the bill, aiming to halt unauthorized military engagement.
PROVISION 02
Requires removal within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress explicitly declares war or authorizes force.
It sets a clear deadline and condition for military withdrawal, emphasizing congressional war powers.
PROVISION 03
Affirms that Congress has the sole power to declare war and has not done so against Iran.
This provision lays the constitutional groundwork for Congress's directive to the President.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself, its forces, or allies, nor does it force removal of defensive forces not engaged in hostilities.
This ensures the U.S. retains essential self-defense capabilities and regional presence.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 11 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
14 EVENTSMAY 14
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3506-3507)
MAY 14
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
MAY 14
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
MAY 14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Concurrent Resolution
NumberHCONRES 75
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Last actionMay 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 75Presidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsMilitary operations and strategy
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
11
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
