Andy Kim (D-NJ)
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 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 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. The text notes that Congress has not declared war or provided specific statutory authorization for these military actions. It highlights that current hostilities have resulted in the deaths of 13 members of the Armed Forces and injuries to at least 350 servicemembers. The resolution aims to end military operations that have not been explicitly authorized by Congress. Unless a declaration of war or specific authorization is provided, the removal of forces is mandated.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The resolution aims to stop ongoing hostilities that have already resulted in hundreds of injuries and deaths to servicemembers.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill seeks to reduce the risk of further injury or death to service members currently engaged in unauthorized hostilities.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill explicitly maintains the ability to share intelligence with the State of Israel and other United States partners and allies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Servicemembers: The bill seeks to end hostilities that have already resulted in the deaths of 13 members of the Armed Forces and the wounding of at least 350 servicemembers (Section 1, Finding 7).
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Security for U.S. Citizens: The resolution allows for continued assistance regarding the security, departure, and evacuation of United States citizens affected by hostilities (Section 2, subsection b, 4).
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Defensive Capabilities: The bill ensures the United States can still defend against attacks on its personnel or facilities in other nations (Section 2, subsection b, 1).
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Support for Allies: The bill allows for continued assistance to Israel and other nations through defensive measures or the provision of defensive materiel (Section 2, subsection b, 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Intelligence and Defensive Support: By directing the removal of forces from hostilities, the bill limits certain operations, though it explicitly carves out exceptions for intelligence sharing and defensive assistance (Section 2, subsection b).
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 increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution aims to stop ongoing hostilities that have already resulted in hundreds of injuries and deaths to servicemembers. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill explicitly maintains the ability to share intelligence with the State of Israel and other United States partners and allies.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill seeks to reduce the risk of further injury or death to service members currently engaged in unauthorized hostilities.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
3 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-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-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.
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland