hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Directs troop removal from Iran without Congress's war authorization.
Senator Kim (Sponsor)
Introduced in the Senate, sent to Foreign Relations Committee.
This joint resolution, introduced by Senator Kim, seeks to stop U.S. military involvement in Iran by requiring the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces unless Congress formally declares war or authorizes the use of military force. It has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for review. Until the committee acts, the bill cannot move forward for a full Senate vote.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026
This bill was introduced in the Senate on April 13, 2026, by Senator Kim. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, where it must be considered and potentially approved before it can be voted on by the full Senate. If it passes the Senate, it would then need to pass the House of Representatives and be signed by the President to become law.
If this bill becomes law, U.S. military personnel currently engaged in hostilities within or against Iran would be removed, unless Congress provides explicit authorization. This action would underscore Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, potentially limiting the President's ability to engage in military conflicts without legislative approval. While directing troop removal from hostilities, the bill specifies it would not prevent the U.S. from defending against attacks, sharing intelligence with allies like Israel, or assisting in defensive measures.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue that undeclared military actions in Iran constitute an unauthorized 'war' that violates congressional war powers.
Critics Say
Critics of the resolution, often the current administration, implicitly argue for the President's constitutional responsibility to defend the U.S. and its interests.
Those in favor of this resolution highlight the constitutional provision granting Congress the sole power to declare war. They point to statements from the administration referring to operations in Iran as a 'war' and the resulting casualties, arguing that such military engagement requires explicit congressional authorization. The bill's findings also cite the War Powers Resolution. Opponents of such resolutions typically assert the President's role as Commander-in-Chief and their duty to protect the U.S. from threats, which the bill acknowledges as a constitutional responsibility.