S.J.Res. 185
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.
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
(a) Removal. Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), and in accordance with section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–329), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.
(b) Rule of construction. 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 with partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations and international organizations as appropriate, related to threats from Iran or its proxies; and
(3) assisting partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations—
(A) in intercepting retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies; or
(B) by providing defensive materiel support for such defensive measures.