The bill emphasizes Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and specifies that the President's use of military force against Iran is not authorized by Congress. It highlights the impact of such actions, such as deployment of forces and Iranian retaliation, and states that the President must remove forces within 60 days unless Congress authorizes their use. The bill directs the President to remove US Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress, while allowing actions to defend against attacks and assist affected nations.
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.
