# Plain Language Summary: War Powers Resolution Bill on Iran

This bill is Congress telling the President to pull U.S. military forces out of Iran. Specifically, it's invoking a law called the War Powers Resolution, which gives Congress the power to stop military actions that haven't been officially approved by a vote. The bill says that any U.S. armed forces currently involved in hostilities in Iran are there without proper congressional authorization, and the President needs to remove them.

To understand what this means in practical terms: The War Powers Resolution is a 1973 law that requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of sending armed forces into military action. It also says the President can only keep troops engaged in combat for 60 days without Congress voting to approve it. This bill is essentially saying that whatever military activity is happening with Iran doesn't have that congressional approval, so it needs to stop. The President would have a set timeframe to bring those forces home.

This bill would mainly affect military personnel stationed in or operating near Iran, as well as any ongoing military operations in that region. It could also impact U.S. foreign policy and military strategy in the Middle East. For everyday Americans, this relates to questions about when the country goes to war—whether that decision should be made by the President alone or whether Congress (which represents the people) should have to vote on it first. The bill is essentially Congress asserting its constitutional power over military decisions rather than letting the executive branch act independently.

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Massie, Thomas

<p>This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.</p><p>The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.</p>