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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 191

A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this resolution.

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Very unlikely to pass

This resolution is led by Democrats and faces a certain veto from Trump. It is unlikely to get the two-thirds majority needed in both the House and Senate to become law over his objection.

Key Points

National Security Foreign PolicyEnergy EnvironmentEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused energy shortages and global economic disruption that directly hits small businesses through higher fuel costs and supply chain problems. If the resolution led to a de-escalation and reopening of shipping lanes, small businesses could see relief. However, the path from this resolution to actual economic improvement is uncertain and indirect.

the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, resulting in a precipitous drop in maritime traffic, widespread energy shortages, and worldwide economic disruption.
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Milestones

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Apr 30, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 30, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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

Votes

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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill NumberSJRES 191
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(6)
D: 6

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