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Congress·In Committee·H.J.Res. 156

Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Resolution to Force Troop Withdrawal from Iran Within 60 Days

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is not yet scheduled for a vote and remains in the committee for review. There is no companion bill at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

Forcing a troop withdrawal during an active conflict is very difficult and usually lacks enough support to overcome a veto from the executive branch.

Key Points

National Security Foreign Policy

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Service members returning from the Iran operation would transition to veteran status, increasing demand for VA healthcare and disability services. The 381 wounded service members and others who served in the operation would need long-term medical care and benefits support.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Apr 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 16, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

Bill NumberHJRES 156
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor

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