A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman that have not been authorized by Congress.

(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 the provisions of 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 the Sultanate of Oman, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Oman.

(b) Rule of construction. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from an armed attack or the threat of an imminent armed attack.