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Sec. 2 · S.J.Res. 185

Removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran

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Introduced · Sec. 2

(a) Removal Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), and in accordance with section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–329), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from— (1) defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations; (2) collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence with partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations and international organizations as appropriate, related to threats from Iran or its proxies; and (3) assisting partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations— (A) in intercepting retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies; or (B) by providing defensive materiel support for such defensive measures.

•SJRes 185 ISSEC. 2
On the Senate calendar · Sec. 2

(a) Removal Pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), and in accordance with section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 94–329), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution may be construed to prevent the United States from— (1) defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations; (2) collecting, analyzing, or sharing intelligence with partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations and international organizations as appropriate, related to threats from Iran or its proxies; and (3) assisting partner countries who have been attacked by Iran since February 28, 2026, and other nations— (A) in intercepting retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies; or (B) by providing defensive materiel support for such defensive measures.

•SJRes 185 PCSSEC. 2

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