June 17, 2025
Mr. Massie (for himself, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Hoyle of Oregon, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Casar, Ms. Pressley, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Ms. Omar, Mr. García of Illinois, Ms. Velázquez, and Mr. McGovern) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Section 1. Findings
Congress makes the following findings:
(1)
Congress has the sole power to declare war under article 1, section 8, clause 11 of the United States Constitution.
(2)
Congress has not declared war with respect to, or provided a specific statutory authorization for, hostilities involving United States Armed Forces against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(3)
Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)) states that at any time that United States Armed Forces are engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, such forces shall be removed by the President if Congress so directs.
Sec. 2. Termination of the use of united states forces for hostilities against the islamic republic or iran
(a) Termination
Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
(b) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.
Sec. 3. Rule of construction regarding intelligence sharing
Nothing in this joint resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving—
(1)
the collection of intelligence;
(2)
the analysis of intelligence; or
(3)
the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.
Sec. 4. Rule of construction regarding no authorization for use of military force
Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.