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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
4/17/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HCONRES 40
The bill titled "Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran," designated as H.Con.Res. 40 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 23, 2025. The bill aims to compel the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities with Iran in accordance with section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution. For further details and the official text of the bill, it can be accessed via the provided Congress.gov link: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hconres40/BILLS-119hconres40ih.htm
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 40
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after their introduction unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134.)
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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 40
Bill HCONRES 40 is currently in the status of Failed in House since April 16, 2026. Bill HCONRES 40 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2025. Bill HCONRES 40's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of April 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 40
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
680Democrat Cosponsors
680Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 40
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 40
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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