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US SJR114

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Baldwin

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action through a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force

  • Responds to air strikes ordered by President Trump on February 28, 2026, inside Iranian territory, which he described as "massive and ongoing" and characterized as "war," conducted without congressional authorization

  • Invokes expedited legislative procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546a and the War Powers Resolution, asserting Congress's constitutional authority to declare war under Article I, Section 8

  • Preserves U.S. ability to defend against attacks on American personnel or facilities abroad, collect and share intelligence related to Iranian threats, and assist partner nations attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026

  • Allows continued support for partner countries in intercepting Iranian retaliatory attacks and providing defensive materiel support

Legislative Description

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

International affairs

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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