Christopher Coons (D-DE)
A joint resolution to direct 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 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 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 unauthorized hostilities within or against Iran. The bill notes that Congress has the sole power to declare war and has not declared war on Iran or authorized the use of military force there. It highlights that the President's 60-day period under the War Powers Resolution following the March 2, 2026 notification ends on May 1, 2026. The legislation requires the President to pull troops out unless Congress explicitly authorizes the military action through a declaration of war or a specific authorization. At the same time, the text clarifies that the resolution does not prevent the U.S. from defending against attacks, sharing intelligence, assisting partner countries with defensive measures, or helping with the evacuation of U.S. citizens.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Ending hostilities reduces the direct physical danger to service members and veterans serving in combat zones.
- Scored +6
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
Directing the removal of armed forces from active combat operations reduces the need for active combat funding.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill allows for continued assistance to partner countries attacked by Iran, supporting international stability.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution limits the President's ability to conduct unilateral combat operations without specific Congressional authorization.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Troops from Unauthorized Combat: Section 2(a) directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that lack a congressional declaration of war or specific authorization. This is positive because it holds elected officials accountable to the constitutional requirement that only Congress can declare war, potentially bringing our servicemembers home from an unauthorized conflict.
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Continued Defense and Evacuation Support: Section 2(b) ensures that the resolution does not prevent the United States from defending against attacks on personnel or facilities, collecting and sharing intelligence, assisting partner countries with defensive measures, or providing security and evacuation assistance for U.S. citizens. This is positive because it keeps protections and rescue operations active for Americans and allies while de-escalating offensive combat.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative consequences or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Ending hostilities reduces the direct physical danger to service members and veterans serving in combat zones. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Mitigating energy shortages and economic disruption may prevent further price increases for basic goods. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Reducing global economic disruption helps protect middle-income economic stability. Would union members be better off under this? — Stabilizing the global economy can prevent disruptions in trade and industry that affect labor.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — Directing the removal of armed forces from active combat operations reduces the need for active combat funding. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill allows for continued assistance to partner countries attacked by Iran, supporting international stability.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Ending military hostilities in Iran would likely reduce the immediate large-scale expenditures associated with major combat operations. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution seeks to end hostilities that are contributing to worldwide economic disruption and energy shortages.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Ending the conflict and naval blockade could help mitigate the energy shortages mentioned in the text.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution limits the President's ability to conduct unilateral combat operations without specific Congressional authorization.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
4 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-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.
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