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

Key Points

• This resolution directs the president to pull U.S. military forces out of any active hostilities against Iran, using the War Powers Resolution to reassert Congress's authority over decisions about going to war.
• The resolution still allows the military to defend the United States or its allies from an imminent attack, so it does not leave the country unprotected. But any such defensive action must follow strict reporting rules under the War Powers Resolution.
• Any continued military action against Iran beyond immediate self-defense would require Congress to formally declare war or pass a specific authorization for use of military force. This means the president cannot keep fighting without a vote from elected representatives.
• The resolution was introduced by Rep. Moulton along with eight other co-sponsors, many of whom are veterans or members with national security backgrounds. It was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and faces a long road before it could become binding.

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