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HR 140

A resolution to urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to take all appropriate diplomatic steps to de-escalate violence and avoid further military conflict in the Middle East involving Iran and Israel.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alabas Farhat and 1 co-sponsor

Urges U.S. leaders to prioritize diplomacy and restraint to prevent escalation between Iran and Israel and pursue a permanent ceasefire through multilateral, conflict-prevention ef

referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Bill Summary · HR 140

Summary — H.R. 140 (House Resolution)

Title: A resolution to urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to take all appropriate diplomatic steps to de‑escalate violence and avoid further military conflict in the Middle East involving Iran and Israel
Classification: House resolution (non‑binding)
Introduced: September 2, 2025
Current status: Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Purpose and intent

H.R. 140 is a non‑binding House resolution urging federal leaders to prioritize diplomacy and restraint to prevent an escalation of military conflict between Iran and Israel. The resolution emphasizes congressional war‑powers, the humanitarian and economic risks of escalation, and the need to pursue diplomatic, multilateral, and conflict‑prevention measures — including pursuit of a permanent ceasefire.

Key provisions (what the resolution says)

  • Reaffirms that the U.S. Constitution vests in Congress the authority to declare war and stresses that any engagement of U.S. forces should respect constitutional processes.
  • Calls on the President and Congress to prioritize diplomatic channels, international engagement, and conflict‑prevention measures in response to the crisis involving Iran and Israel.
  • Urges pursuit of a permanent ceasefire and emphasizes multilateral cooperation to reduce humanitarian harm and regional instability.
  • Urges federal officials to exercise restraint, engage allies and international institutions constructively, and avoid unnecessary or unauthorized military action.
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, congressional leaders in both chambers, and relevant congressional delegations (as listed in the resolution text).

Who would be affected

  • Directly: federal policymakers and executive‑branch officials named in the resolution (President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, congressional leaders).
  • Indirectly: U.S. military posture and decision‑making (political pressure), domestic political debate, allied diplomacy, and potentially public perception; civilians in the Middle East who would be affected by escalation or de‑escalation.
  • Note: because this is a resolution and not law, it does not change legal authorities, appropriations, or military rules of engagement.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced Sept 2, 2025; currently referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
  • As a simple House resolution, it is non‑binding and expresses the sense of the House rather than creating enforceable policy.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Sponsors listed in the filing include Vern Buchanan (primary) and others; Chuck Edwards is listed as a cosponsor. (See bill file for full sponsor list.)
  • Related/companion measure: HCR 146.

Potential impact and limitations

  • Impact: Primarily symbolic — may shape public debate, encourage diplomatic steps, and increase pressure for congressional oversight or hearings. It may influence executive rhetoric or policy choices politically.
  • Limitations: Does not alter statutory law, military authorization, or funding. It cannot compel the President or executive agencies to act.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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