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US HCR38
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Massie
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AI Summary
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Directs the President to terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless Congress passes a formal declaration of war or specific authorization for military force
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Invokes Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, which requires the President to remove forces from unauthorized hostilities when Congress directs
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Preserves the right of the United States to defend itself from imminent attack
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Explicitly protects intelligence activities, including collection, analysis, and sharing with coalition partners regarding threats from Iran
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Introduced June 17, 2025, with bipartisan sponsorship from Rep. Massie and Rep. Khanna, referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Legislative Description
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.
International affairs
Last Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/5/2026