Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 117, would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. An exception would be made for forces needed to defend the United States or its allies or partners from imminent attack, provided the President reports this use to Congress as required by the War Powers Resolution. The bill specifies this action should occur unless Congress has issued a declaration of war or a specific authorization for military force against Iran.
The bill affects the President's authority to engage U.S. military forces in hostilities with Iran. It is sponsored by Representative Chrissy Houlahan and has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
H.Con.Res. 117 was introduced on September 15, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress and direct the President's action under the War Powers Resolution.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 117 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 117, would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. An exception would be made for forces needed to defend the United States or its allies or partners from imminent attack, provided the President reports this use to Congress as required by the War Powers Resolution. The bill specifies this action should occur unless Congress has issued a declaration of war or a specific authorization for military force against Iran. The bill affects the President's authority to engage U.S. military forces in hostilities with Iran. It is sponsored by Representative Chrissy Houlahan and has been introduced in the House of Representatives. H.Con.Res. 117 was introduced on September 15, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress and direct the President's action under the War Powers Resolution.
- Has H.Con.Res. 117 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 117. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 117?
- H.Con.Res. 117 was sponsored by Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 117?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (15 Sep 2026).
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