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.

The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Merkley and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. For it to advance, the committee must first approve it. After committee approval, it would need to pass a vote in the full Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration, and eventually to the President for signature to become law.

If this bill passes, any significant military engagement by U.S. forces within or against Iran would require a specific declaration of war or authorization from Congress. This means the President could not independently decide to deploy troops into hostilities with Iran. Your representatives in Congress would have a direct say in decisions about military action, potentially altering how and when the U.S. engages in conflicts abroad.

Supporters of this type of legislation often argue it restores Congress's constitutional role in deciding whether the nation goes to war, ensuring that military engagement reflects the will of the people's representatives. Critics, however, might contend that such a measure could tie the President's hands in rapidly evolving national security situations, potentially endangering U.S. personnel or allies by delaying necessary defensive actions.