Bill · S.J.Res. 211· Senate(119-SJRES-211)

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.

Age: 74 years

Colorado

Introduced: 8/6/2026
Last activity: 8/6/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by: John Hickenlooper
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution directs the removal of United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The text points out that Congress holds the sole power to declare war, and notes that Congress has not declared war on Iran or passed a specific statutory authorization for the use of military force there. It states that the President started major combat operations in Iran on February 28, 2026, and deployed more than 50,000 members of the Armed Forces to the region. Furthermore, the text highlights that the President did not end the use of the Armed Forces after 60 days or seek a 30-day extension as required by the War Powers Resolution. Finally, the resolution clarifies that it does not prevent the United States from defending against attacks, sharing intelligence, or helping partner countries take defensive measures or receive defensive materiel support.

Yes

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
Ending military hostilities may reduce the immediate high costs of active combat operations.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
The withdrawal of 50,000 troops from combat operations would likely reduce active military spending.