Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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
What this bill would do
This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It notes that the Trump administration launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026, as part of a military campaign. The resolution states that Congress has not declared war on Iran or provided specific statutory authorization for such force. Therefore, the President is directed to end these hostilities unless a declaration of war or specific authorization is granted. The resolution includes rules of construction regarding intelligence and defensive assistance.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from active hostilities against Iran, which reduces the costs of ongoing military operations.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution allows for continued intelligence sharing and defensive support for partner countries attacked by Iran.
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Ending unauthorized hostilities may reduce the number of service members entering combat situations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Removal of Troops from Hostilities: The bill directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran because Congress has not explicitly authorized the use of military force or declared war (Section 2(a)).
-
Continued Defense Against Attacks: The resolution allows the United States to continue defending itself or its personnel and facilities against attacks in other nations (Section 2(b)(1)).
-
Intelligence Gathering and Sharing: The United States can continue to collect, analyze, or share intelligence related to threats from Iran or its proxies, including with partner countries attacked since February 28, 2026 (Section 2(b)(2)).
-
Assistance to Partner Countries: The bill allows for assistance to partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, through intercepting retaliatory attacks or providing defensive materiel support (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Provision Identified: The provided text does not explicitly list specific sections or provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 bill directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from active hostilities against Iran, which reduces the costs of ongoing military operations. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution allows for continued intelligence sharing and defensive support for partner countries attacked by Iran.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Ending unauthorized hostilities may reduce the number of service members entering combat situations.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
6 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-SJRES-104: 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.
- 119-SJRES-114: 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.
- 119-SJRES-116: 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.
- 119-SJRES-163: 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.
- 119-SJRES-180: 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.
- 119-SJRES-185: 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.
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California