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HCONRES 89 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

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

In plain language: This measure prohibits the U.S. military from engaging in combat operations against Iran's government or armed forces, including sending ground troops to fight or occupy territory, unless Congress explicitly approves a war or specific military action. U.S. forces would still be permitted to defend themselves, American embassies, and allied nations against imminent attacks, as well as remain stationed in the region for defensive purposes. In addition, federal agencies could continue collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence about Iranian threats with international partners.

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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. service membersAre protected from being sent into or kept in unauthorized hostilities, combat roles, or occupation missions against the government or military of Iran (Sec. 1(a)).provisional

Who it burdens

  • The President and executive branchMust remove U.S. military forces from hostilities against Iran and cannot deploy ground troops in combat or occupation roles against Iran without an explicit declaration of war or specific authorization from Congress (Sec. 1(a)).provisional

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

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

  1. Directs the President to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran—including any ground troops in combat or occupation roles—unless Congress formally declares war or explicitly authorizes military action.

    Sec. 1(a)provisional

  2. Permits U.S. armed forces to defend against imminent attacks on the United States, its military personnel, diplomatic posts, or allies, and to keep troops stationed in the region for defensive and non-combat missions.

    Sec. 1(b)provisional

  3. Allows the U.S. government to continue collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with coalition partners regarding security threats originating from Iran or neighboring countries.

    Sec. 2provisional

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Timeline

How it moved.

  1. Jul 23, 2026Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  2. Jul 23, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 23, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
  4. Jul 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 282).
  5. Jul 22, 2026ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Mast asked unanimous consent that, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 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 to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
  6. Apr 23, 2026Submitted in House

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