Bill · H.J.Res. 156· House(119-HJRES-156)
Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution directs the President to comply with specific timeframes regarding the use of military force in Operation Epic Fury. It mandates that the President terminate the use of military forces in Iran within 60 days of the operation's commencement. Additionally, the President must begin a phased withdrawal of Armed Forces from Iran within 30 days after that termination period. The resolution includes a provision to pause these timelines if the United States is engaged in cease-fire negotiations. It also outlines requirements for the removal of troops, except for those needed for defense or preventing nuclear procurement.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
The bill mandates the termination of military force and a phased withdrawal of troops from Iran.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The bill allows for continued troop presence to defend allies from imminent attack during the withdrawal process.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill aims to reduce active conflict exposure by mandating a withdrawal of troops from Iran.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cease-fire Negotiations: The 60-day countdown can be paused if the U.S. is negotiating a cease-fire, which may provide more time for diplomatic solutions (Section 2(b)).
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Phased Withdrawal: The bill requires the President to begin removing troops from Iran, which could lead to a reduction in military engagement (Section 3).
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Protection of Interests: The resolution allows for the continued presence of troops necessary to defend the United States or its allies from imminent attack or to prevent the procurement of a nuclear weapon (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Life and Injury: Findings indicate that Operation Epic Fury has already resulted in 13 United States service members being killed and 381 being wounded (Section 1(7)).
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Retaliatory Attacks: The operation has led to retaliatory attacks by Iran and its proxies against Israel and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (Section 1(6)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+5Improves International Alliances+4Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+4
- 4/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York