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.110 (Concurrent Resolution)
• Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
• Title: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
• Introduced: June 11, 2026
• Primary sponsors: Representatives Walkinshaw, McClellan, Beyer, Subramanyam, Scott (VA), Indman, Williams (GA), Thanedar, Liccardo
• Co-sponsors: Nikema Williams, Suhas Subramanyam, Jennifer McClellan, Bobby Scott, Shri Thanedar
• Referral: Committee on Foreign Affairs

Purpose and intent

• The resolution directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
• The withdrawal should occur in accordance with the War Powers Resolution (WPR), specifically section 5(c), while preserving the ability to keep necessary elements of the armed forces to defend the United States or U.S. allies/partners from imminent attack.
• It conditions continued deployment on full compliance with section 5(b) of the WPR regarding any use of armed forces, unless there is explicit authorization by either a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force (AUMF) against Iran.

Key provisions

• Directive under War Powers Resolution: Requires the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran.
• Exceptions for defense: Maintains authority for forces deemed necessary to defend the United States or its allies/partners from imminent attack.
• Compliance standard: Any use of forces beyond those defense-essential elements must be in full accordance with section 5(b) of the WPR (i.e., reporting and consultative requirements, and time-bound congressional consideration), unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific AUMF against Iran.
• Scope: Focused on hostilities with Iran; does not address broader diplomatic or economic measures outside the scope of war powers.

Who/what is affected

• United States Armed Forces engaged in hostilities with Iran would be withdrawable under the resolution.
• The executive branch (the President) would be directed to execute a withdrawal plan, subject to WPR compliance and any existing or future explicit war authorizations.
• U.S. allies and partners potentially affected by a change in U.S. military posture in the region, given the clause allowing defense of allies if imminent attack exists.

Procedural and timeline aspects

• Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 11, 2026; bill introduced the same day.
• Legislative path: As a concurrent resolution, it expresses Congress’s position under the War Powers Resolution and does not itself authorize or appropriate funds or declare war. It would require passage by both chambers to take effect and would serve as a directive to the President.
• War Powers reference: Relies on section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which sets procedures for withdrawing forces from hostilities and is connected to section 5(b) reporting and consultation requirements.
• Likely sequence if enacted: If passed by both houses, sent to the President for signature or veto. If signed, the President would be obligated to implement withdrawal in line with the WPR constraints; if vetoed, the usual veto override considerations would apply.

Summary

H.Con.Res.110 seeks to constitutionally and politically compel the President to remove U.S. military forces from active hostilities with Iran, while preserving only those forces necessary to deter or defend against imminent threats to the U.S. or its allies. The resolution hinges on compliance with the War Powers Resolution, particularly the reporting and authorization requirements, and would not authorize new military action without a formal declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization.