H.Con.Res. 105 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, May 21, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDirects president to end hostilities with Iran
This is a concurrent resolution—a type of measure that expresses Congress's position on something—that tells the President to stop any military actions against Iran and its government or military forces. However, the resolution includes an important exception: it doesn't prevent the U.S. from defending itself, its troops, its embassies, or allied countries if they face an immediate attack.
How it affects you
If this measure passes, it would shape military decisions affecting U.S. service members and American foreign policy toward Iran. Most everyday Americans wouldn't see direct changes to their daily lives, but it could influence whether the U.S. military stays involved in any operations related to Iran.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 21, 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. 105
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. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-1) · Introduced May 21, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 21, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”