Summary of H.Con.Res. 86 (119th Congress)

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

This concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran.
The withdrawal is to occur in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, specifically section 5(c), and subject to detailed conditions described in the resolution.
The bill allows for continuation of military presence only to the extent necessary to defend the United States or an ally/partner from imminent attack, and only if the President complies fully with the War Powers Resolution requirements described in section 5(b) for any use of the Armed Forces.

Directs removal: The core directive is for the President to remove United States armed forces from hostilities with Iran.
Exceptions for defense: U.S. forces may remain only to defend the United States or an ally/partner from imminent attack, and such use must be consistent with War Powers Resolution procedures.
War Powers compliance: Any ongoing use of force under the exception must comply with section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution, including reporting and consultation obligations, unless there is explicit authorization by declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
No authorization to engage beyond: The resolution emphasizes removal unless the conditions for the defense exception and statutory War Powers requirements are met.

U.S. Armed Forces currently engaged in hostilities with Iran would be withdrawn to the extent directed.
The executive branch (President) would be required to execute the withdrawal while adhering to the War Powers Resolution (and only preserve forces for imminent defense as described).
Congress, particularly the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, would oversee the implementation as part of the concurrent resolution process.

Status: Introduced in the House on April 20, 2026; referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsors: Representative Gregory Meeks (primary) with co-sponsors including Adam Smith, Gabe Amo, and Jim Himes.
Nature: Concurrent resolution (not a bill to become law, but a directive to the President under War Powers procedures).
Implementation timeline: The resolution directs prompt action to remove forces, subject to compliance with section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution; explicit dates for withdrawal are not provided in the text, but the directive is to remove hostilities consistent with War Powers safeguards.

The resolution mirrors a policy stance that seeks to end or scale back U.S. armed conflict with Iran, conditioned on constitutional War Powers compliance.
It would not repeal existing authorities but would compel a withdrawal unless a new declaration of war or specific congressional authorization is obtained for any continued engagement beyond the defense of the United States or allies against imminent attack.