H. Con. Res. 88 119th Congress House

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Introduced: April 22, 2026 Introduced by: Jared Huffman Democratic · California See on congress.gov

International Affairs Conflicts and warsCongressional-executive branch relationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIran

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Middle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military 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 itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 88: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-88/

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"H. Con. Res. 88: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-88/.

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H. Con. Res. 88, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-88/.

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[H. Con. Res. 88: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HCONRES-88/)