John Garamendi (D-CA)
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.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
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 against the Islamic Republic of Iran or its government and military. This includes potential ground forces used for combat or occupation. Such removal must occur unless there is a specific declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force. The resolution includes rules of construction to ensure the U.S. can still defend itself and its allies. Additionally, it clarifies that the resolution does not disrupt intelligence-gathering activities. Finally, it explicitly states that this resolution does not authorize the use of military force.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
By directing the removal of forces from hostilities, the resolution shifts the posture from military conflict toward potential diplomatic stability.
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The resolution directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, which reduces the operational costs of active conflict.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Reducing active hostilities against a nation can decrease the direct risk of combat engagement for service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Hostilities: The resolution directs the President to end the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran, which includes ground forces in combat or occupation roles (Section 1(a)).
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Preservation of Defensive Capabilities: The resolution allows the United States to continue defending itself, its military, its diplomatic facilities, and its allies from imminent attacks (Section 1(b)(1)).
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Maintenance of Regional Security: The United States Armed Forces can still maintain a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes (Section 1(b)(2)).
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Continued Intelligence Operations: The resolution ensures that intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities regarding threats from or in Iran or surrounding countries can continue (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Military Action: The President is directed to remove forces from hostilities against the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or specific authorization is provided (Section 1(a)).
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Limitation of Force Authorization: This resolution cannot be construed as an authorization for the use of military force (Section 3).
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 favour talking over confrontation abroad? — By directing the removal of forces from hostilities, the resolution shifts the posture from military conflict toward potential diplomatic stability. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The resolution directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, which reduces the operational costs of active conflict.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Reducing active hostilities against a nation can decrease the direct risk of combat engagement for service members.
- 4/28/2026
- 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-91: 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.