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S.J.RES. 180In CommitteeINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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.

Sponsor
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
D · MD
Key facts
Introduced: Apr 13, 2026
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 9
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Apr 13, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Summary

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.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Apr 13, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  2. Apr 13, 2026
    Introduced in Senate

Cosponsors

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