hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Demands US troops exit Iran hostilities in 30 days without war declaration.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and 8 co-sponsors.
Introduced in the House, referred to Foreign Affairs Committee.
This bill seeks to formally end U.S. military involvement in hostilities against Iran by requiring the President to withdraw forces within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress formally declares war or authorizes military force. Representative Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey, introduced the resolution along with several other Democrats. It is currently in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, awaiting further action before it can be voted on by the full House.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2026, and sent to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For it to advance, the committee must consider and approve it, then it would need a vote in the full House. If passed by the House, it would then go to the Senate for their consideration.
If this resolution becomes law, U.S. troops currently engaged in hostilities against Iran would be required to withdraw within 30 days of February 28, 2026, unless Congress issues a formal declaration of war or passes a specific authorization for military force. However, this would not prevent the U.S. from acting in self-defense, protecting its allies, or maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region. Additionally, intelligence and counterintelligence operations related to threats from Iran would continue as usual.
Supporters Say
Supporters say Congress must authorize war, not the President, believing current action lacks approval.
Critics Say
Critics may argue it limits the President's ability to swiftly respond to threats.
Supporters of the bill emphasize that the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war, and argue that current U.S. military engagements against Iran lack this constitutional backing. They highlight Iran's adversarial nature but insist on proper congressional authorization for military hostilities. Potential critics might contend that this resolution could tie the President's hands in addressing immediate threats to national security or deterring Iranian aggression without going through a lengthy congressional approval process.