SJRES123-119

In Committee

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

119th Congress Introduced Mar 10, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution, requires removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C, and provides rule of construction Nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from— defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations. It relies on compliance mandates, trade restrictions, appropriations, and savings clause. The main policy areas are Environment, National Security, Foreign Policy, and Defense.

Who Benefits and How

Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires findings Congress makes the following findings: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.
  • Requires removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C.
  • Provides rule of construction Nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from— defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution, requires removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C, and provides rule of construction Nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from— defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

Key Policy Areas

Environment, National Security, Foreign Policy, Defense

Primary Purpose

The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution, requires removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C, and provides rule of construction Nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from— defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.

Policy Domains

Environment National Security Foreign Policy Defense

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
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  • National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 15, 2026

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by …

Apr 15, 2026

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant …

Mar 10, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environment National Security Foreign Policy Defense

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