Maxine Dexter (D-OR)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. This includes removing ground forces used for combat or occupation. The directive applies to the Islamic Republic of Iran, its government, or its military. This action remains in place unless a declaration of war or specific military authorization is provided. The resolution includes specific rules regarding defense and intelligence activities.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The resolution directs the removal of armed forces from hostilities against Iran.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill protects the ability to maintain troop presence and intelligence sharing with allied states.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Reducing active hostilities and the need for combat roles can reduce the risk to service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Hostilities: The President is directed to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or its government or military, which includes ground forces in combat or occupation roles (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limits on Military Action: The resolution directs the removal of forces unless there is a specific declaration of war or authorization for use of military force (Section 1(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The resolution directs the removal of armed forces from hostilities against Iran. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill protects the ability to maintain troop presence and intelligence sharing with allied states.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Reducing active hostilities and the need for combat roles can reduce the risk to service members.
- 4/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
13 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HCONRES-75: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-87: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-88: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-92: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-94: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-95: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-99: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-100: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-101: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-102: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-104: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- 119-HCONRES-105: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.