Directs removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran not authorized by Congress.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific congressional authorization. It highlights that Congress has not declared war on Iran or authorized military force against it. The resolution also notes the President's constitutional duty to protect U.S. interests but emphasizes Congress's exclusive power to declare war. It references the War Powers Resolution and the Department of State Authorization Act to support its directive.
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