US Federal House Bill HCR105

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Committee Review: 5/21/26

Caption

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Summary

HCR105 is a concurrent resolution directing the President, under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress has expressly authorized such action through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. The resolution is aimed at ending U.S. military involvement in hostilities against Iran and would apply to combat operations involving Iran or its government or military, including potential ground combat or occupation roles. The resolution includes several limits and clarifications. It states that nothing in the measure should be read to prevent the United States from defending itself, U.S. forces, diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack, or from maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region. It also preserves intelligence, counterintelligence, and investigative activities related to threats from Iran or nearby countries, and explicitly says the resolution does not itself authorize the use of military force.

Impact

If adopted, the resolution would not change the U.S. Code directly, but it would invoke Congress’s War Powers authority to direct the President to end U.S. participation in hostilities with Iran absent further congressional authorization. Its practical effect would be to constrain executive military action against Iran while preserving defensive operations, regional troop presence for non-hostile purposes, and intelligence-sharing activities. The measure primarily affects the President, the Department of Defense, and U.S. armed forces engaged in or supporting operations related to Iran.

Sentiment

Based on the text and available context, the bill appears to reflect a cautious, anti-escalation posture rather than a broad rejection of all U.S. activity in the region. The inclusion of explicit exceptions for self-defense, allied defense, and intelligence activities suggests an effort to balance war-powers limits with national security concerns. No committee debate or vote record is available in the provided materials, and the bill was simply referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely whether Congress should require the withdrawal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran without a separate authorization, versus preserving executive flexibility to respond to threats. Supporters would likely emphasize congressional war powers and avoiding unauthorized conflict, while opponents may argue the resolution could limit the President’s ability to respond quickly to Iranian aggression or protect U.S. interests. The bill’s carveouts for imminent attack, defensive troop presence, and intelligence sharing indicate that these security-related concerns are central to the measure.