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.

This bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. For it to become law, the committee must approve it, then it needs to pass a vote in the full Senate, then pass a vote in the House of Representatives, and finally be signed by the President. If the President vetoes it, Congress could try to override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

If this bill becomes law, U.S. service members currently involved in hostilities within or against Iran, as part of Operation Epic Fury, would be removed from those combat roles. However, the bill specifies that it would not prevent the U.S. from defending itself or its personnel in other nations, continuing to gather intelligence on Iran, assisting partner countries attacked by Iran, or evacuating U.S. citizens from the region. This means while direct offensive military action would cease, other security-related activities would remain.

Those in favor of the bill emphasize that the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war, not the President. They believe that military actions like Operation Epic Fury require explicit authorization from Congress. Those who might oppose the bill, likely from the executive branch, could argue that the President has a constitutional duty and inherent authority to protect U.S. interests and personnel, especially in rapid response situations, and that congressional authorization can be too slow or restrictive.