Rep. Jayapal Introduces Resolution to Pull U.S. Troops Out of Hostilities with Iran
This bill is in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where it was sent on April 22, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since that date. It is common for bills to remain in committee without a vote.
War powers resolutions are often introduced by specific wings of a party and rarely gain enough bipartisan support to pass both the House and Senate.
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Veterans could see an indirect benefit if this resolution prevents a prolonged conflict with Iran. Shorter conflicts mean fewer veterans returning with combat-related injuries, PTSD, and other service-connected disabilities that strain the VA system and veterans' well-being. However, the resolution's passage is very unlikely.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
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Document Type
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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