S.J.Res. 117 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 5, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires Congress approval for armed conflict with Iran
This joint resolution directs the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any fighting within or against Iran, unless Congress has formally declared war or authorized military action there first. The resolution makes a specific exception: it wouldn't prevent the U.S. from defending itself if attacked.
How it affects you
This mainly affects military service members and their families who could be deployed to Iran. It doesn't change most people's daily lives, but it does establish that any sustained military conflict with Iran would need Congress to vote and approve it first, rather than the President acting alone.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 5, 2026)
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran 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 against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
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 SessionS.J.Res. 117
JOINT RESOLUTION
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Sponsor: Sen. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 5, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.”