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H.J. Res. 82 116th Congress House

Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Introduced: January 7, 2020 Introduced by: Ilhan Omar Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
International Affairs Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightIranMiddle East
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 7, 2020
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 Latest action January 7, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 82: Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-82/
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"H.J. Res. 82: Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-82/.
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H.J. Res. 82, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-82/.
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[H.J. Res. 82: Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HJRES-82/)
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