Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Rep. Randall Introduces Resolution to Pull US Forces Out of Hostilities with Iran
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but is not moving forward quickly.
Legislative Progress
While these resolutions are common when tensions are high, they rarely get enough votes to pass both the House and Senate and often face opposition from the executive branch.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
By seeking to limit the scope of hostilities with Iran, this resolution could reduce the number of new veterans dealing with combat-related injuries, PTSD, and other long-term health effects associated with prolonged conflict. The indirect benefit depends on whether the resolution passes and leads to actual de-escalation.
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articlesUS House rejects bid to rein in Trump's war powers
The U.S. House narrowly defeated a resolution aiming to stop the war with Iran until authorized by Congress. The 212-212 tie vote means the measure failed. Three Republicans backed the effort, while one Democrat opposed it, as the conflict hit a 60-day deadline for congressional approval.
US House blocks war powers resolution on Iran
The House of Representatives voted down a war powers resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran. The measure failed in a 212-212 tie. Tensions remain high following the February 28 strikes and a subsequent naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Seventh effort to stop President Trump's military campaign in Iran fails in U.S. Senate
The Senate failed to advance a War Powers Resolution after the expiration of the statute's 60-day period. Democrats argue the war has cost $29 billion so far, while the administration maintains that a ceasefire has effectively suspended the legal clock for requiring congressional approval.
Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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