Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Overview

• Bill: H.Con.Res.101 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)
• Type: Concurrent resolution
• Title: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
• Sponsor: Representative Sara Jacobs (with co-sponsor)
• Date Introduced: May 14, 2026
• Referral: House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Purpose and Intent

• The resolution directs the President to terminate the United States’ use of armed forces in hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground combat or occupation roles, unless the U.S. has a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force (AUMF) against Iran.
• It seeks to enforce a statutory constraint under the War Powers Resolution (WPR) by invoking section 5(c), which requires the President to terminate use of force after 60 days unless Congress has declared war or authorized force.

Key Provisions

• Termination of Use of Force (Section 1)
  • Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran and related military roles, effective upon enactment of the resolution or as specified by the statutory process under section 5(c) of the WPR.
  • Clarifies that removal applies to ground forces or occupation roles unless there is explicit war declaration or AUMF for Iran.
• Rules of Construction (Section 1)
  • (a) Does not prevent:
  • Self-defense or defense of U.S. Armed Forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states against imminent attack.
  • Maintaining a regional troop presence for defensive purposes.
  • Removing U.S. forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
• Rule of Construction Relating to Intelligence Sharing (Section 2)
  • Nothing in the resolution should disrupt intelligence activities (collection, analysis, or sharing with coalition partners) regarding Iran or surrounding countries, when the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in U.S. national security interests.
• Rule of Construction Relating to No Authorization of Use of Military Force (Section 3)
  • The resolution does not authorize the use of military force; it is a directive under the War Powers framework to terminate current hostilities absent a new formal authorization.

Who/What Would Be Affected

• U.S. Armed Forces currently or potentially engaged in hostilities with Iran would be required to withdraw from those hostilities.
• U.S. military operations in the region that could be construed as occupation or combat roles against Iran would be subject to termination.
• Intelligence, counterintelligence, and related information-sharing activities with coalition partners would be preserved, so long as consistent with national security interests and President’s determinations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

• The resolution is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sense or will of both chambers but does not by itself create binding law or allocate funds.
• Under the War Powers Resolution, section 5(c) requires the President to terminate use of forces after 60 days unless Congress has declared war or authorized force. This resolution explicitly directs compliance with that requirement.
• Action History: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on May 14, 2026; submitted in the House on the same date.
• Effect on future decisions: If enacted, it would serve as a formal congressional directive to end hostilities with Iran, potentially limiting unilateral or ongoing military occupations absent new authorization.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

• Diplomatic and regional security implications of a rapid withdrawal from hostilities with Iran.
• Possible effects on U.S. deterrence and commitments to regional allies, depending on concurrent diplomacy and security arrangements.
• Compatibility with ongoing or future military planning, including possible reallocation of forces or redefining mission scopes.
• The resolution explicitly reserves the President’s inherent rights to defend the nation and its facilities, which could shape how withdrawal is implemented if imminent threats arise.

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