S.J.Res. 183 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Apr 13, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires congressional approval for Iran military action
This joint resolution directs the President to pull U.S. Armed Forces out of any military hostilities involving Iran unless Congress has formally declared war or approved the use of military force for that purpose. The resolution makes a clear exception: it doesn't prevent the U.S. from defending itself if it's attacked or if American personnel or facilities overseas come under attack.
How it affects you
This primarily affects military personnel and their families, as it would determine whether U.S. troops engage in military action against Iran. For the broader public, it's about the constitutional process: it reinforces the requirement that Congress, not just the President, must authorize military action in Iran. Most Americans won't see a direct day-to-day change unless military operations involving Iran actually occur.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Apr 13, 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. 183
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. Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) · Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 13, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.”