U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HCR117: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Status: In committee, September 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 15, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 117 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2026 Ms. Houlahan submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. SECTION That, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(c) ), Congress directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, other than those elements of the Armed Forces that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(b) ) with respect to any such use of the Armed Forces, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Sponsors
- Chrissy Houlahan (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HCR117?
- HCR117 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- What is the status of HCR117?
- In committee as of September 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (September 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR117?
- Chrissy Houlahan (D, HD-006).
- Where is the official record for HCR117?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-conres/117
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