Sponsors (6)
The resolution shifts near-term force-authority toward Congress—reducing immediate U.S. troop exposure and increasing legislative oversight—while constraining presidential flexibility, with possible effects on deterrence, escalation risk, and fiscal/market uncertainty.
U.S. service members would be withdrawn from hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes force, reducing immediate combat exposure for troops.
U.S. personnel and facilities retain the right to self-defense, allowing protection of servicemembers and diplomatic staff abroad.
Congressional war powers and War Powers Resolution consultation requirements are reaffirmed, strengthening legislative oversight and executive-legislative transparency before engaging in hostilities.
The resolution constrains the President's ability to conduct rapid military operations against Iran without prior congressional authorization, which could delay responses, limit operational flexibility, and complicate mission planning and troop safety.
By raising the legal barriers to offensive action, the measure could weaken deterrence signals and potentially embolden adversaries, increasing risks to border communities and broader national security.
Providing defensive materiel, direct defense, and expanded intelligence sharing to partners increases U.S. logistical and financial commitments and raises the risk of escalation or deeper entanglement in regional conflicts.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Requires removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or specifically authorizes force, while keeping limited defensive and assistance exceptions.
Official title: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced March 5, 2026 by Cory Anthony Booker · Last progress March 5, 2026
Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress enacts a declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of force. It preserves narrow exceptions that allow defensive actions, intelligence operations (including intelligence sharing with Israel and partner countries), and assistance to Israel and partner countries responding to attacks by Iran or Iranian proxies since February 28, 2026.