Bill · S.J.Res. 200· Senate(119-SJRES-200)
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.
- Introduced
- 7/13/2026
- Last activity
- 7/13/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The text notes that Congress holds the sole power to declare war, and that Congress has not declared war upon Iran or enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force there. It points out that President Donald J. Trump declared the start of major combat operations in Iran on February 28, 2026, and did not terminate the use of forces or withdraw them as required by the War Powers Resolution. The resolution explicitly mandates that the President remove the armed forces from these hostilities unless Congress explicitly authorizes it through a declaration of war or a specific use of military force authorization. Finally, the measure clarifies that the removal rule does not prevent the United States from defending against attacks, collecting intelligence, assisting partner countries with defensive measures, or aiding in the evacuation of United States citizens.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
Directs the removal of forces from hostilities, which lowers active combat costs.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
Removal of unauthorized hostilities can create space for diplomatic resolutions.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
Allows for continued defensive materiel support to partner countries attacked by Iran.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
Reduces the executive branch's unilateral power to engage in military hostilities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal from Unsafe Hostilities: Under Section 2(a), Congress directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes the action. This could benefit servicemembers by bringing an end to unauthorized combat operations.
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Protection for Servemembers and Facilities to Defend Themselves: Under Section 2(b)(1), the rule of construction states that nothing in the section prevents the United States from defending against an attack on the United States, its personnel, or its facilities in other nations. This ensures our people can still protect themselves from harm.
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Assistance for Attacked Partner Countries: Under Section 2(b)(3), the bill allows the United States to assist partner countries attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, by helping them take defensive measures or providing defensive materiel support. This could benefit allies facing retaliatory attacks.
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Evacuation Support for Citizens: Under Section 2(b)(4), the measure allows the United States to provide assistance for the security, departure, and evacuation of United States citizens affected by the hostilities. This directly protects everyday Americans caught in the conflict zone.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Ongoing Risks from Continued Exchanges: Under Section 1(6), the text notes that the United States and Iran have continued to exchange fire, including Iranian strikes against ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian strikes against United States military installations in partner nations, and United States strikes against Iranian targets. This ongoing exchange poses continuous physical danger to individuals in the region until a final termination of the war is negotiated and forces are fully removed.
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 Diplomatic Engagement+4Improves International Alliances+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces National Debt+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power-5
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland