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HCONRES 75 · 119th Congress · HouseOther

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

In plain language: This resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress passes a formal declaration of war or specific military authorization. It prohibits U.S. troops from serving in combat or occupation roles against Iran while preserving the military's authority to defend American personnel, diplomatic posts, and allies from imminent attack. Forces stationed in the region for defensive support and ongoing intelligence-sharing activities would not be disrupted.

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Provisionalunreviewed: impact, provisions, stakeholders, summary
People affectednot determinable from the text provided; the text directs the removal of military personnel engaged in hostilities against Iran but does not disclose troop counts or affected personnel figures.
Fiscal magnitudenot determinable from the text provided; no appropriations, rescissions, or expenditures are specified.
Reach62provisional · pending reviewrigor: heuristic llm
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Issues

What this bill touches.

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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

Who it helps

  • U.S. military service membersSection 2(a) requires troops engaged in hostilities against Iran to be withdrawn from combat roles and potential occupation duties within 30 days unless authorized by Congress.provisional

Who it burdens

  • The PresidentSection 2(a) directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days unless Congress explicitly declares war or authorizes the use of military force, restricting executive military discretion.provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Requires the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress explicitly declares war or authorizes military action.

    Sec. 2(a)provisional
  2. Allows the U.S. military to remain in the region for defensive missions and to defend the United States, its troops, diplomatic posts, or allies from imminent attacks.

    Sec. 2(b)provisional
  3. Permits the U.S. government to continue collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with coalition partners regarding threats from Iran or surrounding nations.

    Sec. 3provisional

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Timeline

How it moved.

  1. May 14, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. May 14, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
  3. May 14, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 212 (Roll no. 170).
  4. Apr 27, 2026Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Meeks of New York, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
  5. Mar 4, 2026Submitted in House

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