S.J.Res. 171 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
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.
Cosponsors: 10 (10 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-04-13
Latest action (2026-04-13): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What S.J.Res. 171 does, in plain terms
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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