This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)
This bill's title gives a fair impression of what it does. The President will likely withdraw United State Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran within 60 days, unless Congress explicitly authorizes continued military action.
Watch Items
•The 60-day delay is built into the bill's implementation.
•Not all U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities with Iran will be removed immediately, only 'hostilities' as defined in the War Powers Resolution.
•The bill does not restrict the U.S. to only defensive military actions against imminent attack.