S.J.Res. 172
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.
Sponsor: Raphael G. Warnock
1 cosponsor
Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.
The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
Text of the bill
Nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from—
(1) defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations;
(2) collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence, including United States partners and allies such as the State of Israel, and international organizations as appropriate, related to threats from Iran or its proxies;
(3) assisting partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations—
(A) in taking defensive measures to protect their territory from retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies; or
(B) by providing defensive materiel support for such defensive measures; or
(4) providing assistance for the security, departure, and evacuation to United States citizens affected by the hostilities.