Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (Republican-KY)June 17, 2025

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Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Would remove U.S. troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves.

This bill would tell the President to pull U.S. troops out of any fighting in Iran. Right now, U.S. forces are involved in hostilities there without Congress officially declaring war or giving specific permission. This change would mean U.S. service members would no longer be in unauthorized conflicts in Iran.

What Would Change

Today, U.S. Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities in Iran without a specific declaration of war or authorization from Congress. If this bill becomes law, the President would be directed to end these hostilities, meaning U.S. troops would be removed from such engagements unless Congress specifically approves future military action.

Key Provisions

Requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran.
Ensures the U.S. can still defend itself from immediate attack.
Protects intelligence gathering and sharing activities related to threats from Iran.
Clarifies that the resolution does not authorize the use of military force.