H.Con.Res. 104 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, May 20, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDirect president to end military hostilities with Iran
This resolution would require the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities with Iran, its government, or its military—unless Congress has officially declared war or authorized military action. The resolution includes an exception: it wouldn't prevent the U.S. from defending itself, American troops, diplomatic facilities, or allied countries against an immediate attack.
How it affects you
This primarily affects military personnel and those with family in the armed forces, as it would change whether U.S. troops are engaged in hostilities with Iran. It also has broader implications for Americans' role in international conflicts, since it asserts Congress's power to direct military involvement rather than letting the President decide alone.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 20, 2026)
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military 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 itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Con.Res. 104
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Shontel M. Brown (D-OH-11) · Introduced May 20, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”