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HJRES 156

Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

119th Congress Introduced by Brian Fitzpatrick

The bill directs the President to follow War Powers Resolution timing for Operation Epic Fury in Iran, enforcing a 60-day use window and 30-day phased withdrawal.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HJRES 156

Summary of HJRES 156 (119th Congress) – Directing the President to comply with War Powers Resolution timing for Operation Epic Fury in Iran

Note: This summary reflects the bill as introduced and the information provided in the action history. It does not reflect enactment or subsequent amendments.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill directs the President, under the War Powers Resolution (WPR), to comply with specific time-based requirements regarding the deployment and use of U.S. armed forces in Iran.
  • Specifically, it references Operation Epic Fury in Iran and requires adherence to the 60-day continuous use of force window and a 30-day phased withdrawal plan as outlined by the War Powers Resolution.

Key provisions and changes

  • War Powers Compliance: The bill asserts that the President must operate within the constraints of the WPR’s 60-day window for introducing U.S. armed forces into hostilities or into situations where involvement is clearly stated to be in support of certain objectives, followed by a plan for a phased withdrawal within 30 days after any extended use-of-force period, as applicable under the WPR.
  • Directing Compliance: The measure explicitly directs the President to comply with these WPR timelines in the context of Operation Epic Fury in Iran, thereby creating a formal legislative directive tied to this specific military operation.
  • Legislative Instrument: The bill is a Joint Resolution (HJRES), which, if enacted, would express the sense of Congress regarding the President’s adherence to the War Powers Resolution timing requirements for the named operation.

Affected parties and impacts

  • Executive Branch: Impacts the President’s handling of military operations with respect to Iran, by creating a formal congressional directive to adhere to WPR timing requirements for Operation Epic Fury.
  • Legislative Branch: Provides a clear statutory signal of Congressional intent regarding war powers compliance for this operation.
  • Broader public and international observers: Signals adherence to constitutional and statutory war powers processes, potentially affecting perceptions of U.S. military engagement timing and oversight.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action History:
    • 2026-04-16: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Co-sponsor: Brian Fitzpatrick
  • Next steps (typical process):
    • The House Committee on Foreign Affairs would consider, possibly amend, and report the measure.
    • If reported, the bill could advance to the full House for debate and a vote, and, if passed, would need Senate consideration and presidential action to become law.

Notes and considerations

  • The bill foregrounds compliance with the War Powers Resolution, but it does not specify new policy changes beyond reiterating statutory timing requirements for a named operation.
  • The title suggests a compliance directive rather than broader authorization or funding changes.
  • As introduced, the measure serves as a framework for congressional oversight and accountability in the context of ongoing or proposed military operations.

If you’d like, I can add a section comparing this bill to existing War Powers Resolution obligations or provide a brief historical context on 60-day and 30-day withdrawal provisions.

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

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