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US SJR123
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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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
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Invokes the War Powers Resolution, citing that Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026, with seven U.S. service members killed as of March 9, 2026, and the administration has provided no clear timeline for ending operations
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Asserts Congress's constitutional authority to declare war under Article I and notes that no declaration of war or specific statutory authorization for military force against Iran has been enacted
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Preserves U.S. ability to defend against attacks on American personnel or facilities, share intelligence with allies including Israel, assist partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and evacuate U.S. citizens
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Sponsored by Senator Duckworth with 5 co-sponsors (Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin) and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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.
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
3/10/2026