House Members Introduce Resolutions to End Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran
Congressional Oversight of Military Operations in Iran·April 28 – April 30, 2026

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House Members Introduce Resolutions to End Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran
Several members of the House of Representatives introduced concurrent resolutions to stop U.S. military involvement in hostilities with Iran. Representative Dexter began the effort on April 27 by invoking the War Powers Resolution to require congressional authorization for any combat. On April 28, Representative Garamendi and Representative Moulton filed similar measures to pull forces out of unauthorized fighting. These bills aim to ensure that only Congress can decide when the country enters a conflict.
The legislative push continued on April 30 when Representative Balint introduced a resolution to remove forces from active hostilities against Iran. These resolutions specifically ban the use of ground troops for combat or occupation without a formal declaration of war or a specific law passed by Congress. All four measures have been referred to the appropriate committees for further review.
H.Con.Res. 91Rep. Dexter Introduces Resolution to Pull U.S. Forces Out of Hostilities With IranH.Con.Res. 92Rep. Garamendi Introduces Resolution to Pull U.S. Forces Out of Hostilities with IranH.Con.Res. 93Rep. Moulton Introduces Resolution to Pull US Forces Out of Hostilities with IranH.Con.Res. 95Rep. Balint Introduces Resolution to Remove US Forces from Hostilities with Iran
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These four resolutions are overlapping proposals that use the War Powers Resolution to challenge the president's authority to conduct military operations. They were all introduced between April 27 and April 30, 2026, and are currently at the same stage of the legislative process.
H.Con.Res. 95
Rep. Balint Introduces Resolution to Remove US Forces from Hostilities with Iran
Apr 30
H.Con.Res. 92Rep. Garamendi Introduces Resolution to Pull U.S. Forces Out of Hostilities with Iran
Apr 28
H.Con.Res. 93Rep. Moulton Introduces Resolution to Pull US Forces Out of Hostilities with Iran
Apr 28
H.Con.Res. 91Rep. Dexter Introduces Resolution to Pull U.S. Forces Out of Hostilities With Iran
Apr 27
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