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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.
3/22/2026, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill SJRES 117
The bill, a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress as S.J.Res. 117 on March 5, 2026, aims to instruct the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against or within the Islamic Republic of Iran, requiring such actions to receive prior authorization from Congress.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 117
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.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 117
Bill SJRES 117 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2026. Bill SJRES 117 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2026.  Bill SJRES 117's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 5, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 117
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 117
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 117
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.
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.
Comments
Maeve McCarthy
887
1 month ago
I think this bill is good cuz it stops the US from fighting in Iran without Congress say so. But who does this really help and who does it hurt? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 117
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