Contact Congress about H.Con.Res. 91: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

U.S. troops would have to stay out of fighting with Iran unless Congress clearly says yes. The bill still allows self-defense, defensive troop deployments, and intelligence work.

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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Latest action on H.Con.Res. 91: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. service members, military commanders, the President, Congress, and U.S. allies near Iran. It would shape when U.S. troops can be sent into combat with Iran, while leaving room for defense and intelligence work.

Why this matters: This matters because it changes who must approve a possible U.S. fight with Iran. Today, presidents often claim broad power to act quickly in military crises. This resolution would require a clear vote from Congress before U.S. forces fight Iran, while still allowing defense against imminent attacks. Its real effect would depend on how the President and military define hostilities in practice.

Key provisions in H.Con.Res. 91

• The President would have to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of hostilities against Iran. The resolution uses the War Powers Resolution, a law that lets Congress limit unauthorized military action.
• The limit covers fighting Iran, its government, or its military. It includes U.S. ground troops used in combat or occupation roles.
• U.S. forces could fight Iran only if Congress clearly approves it later. Congress would need to declare war or pass a specific authorization for military force, often called an AUMF.
• The United States could still defend itself from an imminent attack. The same protection applies to U.S. troops, U.S. diplomatic facilities, and allied states.
• U.S. troops could stay in the region for defense. They just could not take part in hostilities against Iran.

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U.S. troops would have to stay out of fighting with Iran unless Congress clearly says yes. The bill still allows self-defense, defensive troop deployments, and intelligence work.

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