H. Con. Res. 38 · On the floor · International Affairs

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (R-KY)

What it does

• Directs the President to end the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military.
• Applies unless a declaration of war or an authorization for use of military force for that purpose has been enacted.
• Invokes section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution.
• Preserves the ability of the United States to defend itself from imminent attack.

Official summary

This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military 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 itself from imminent attack.

Latest action

Mar 5, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs or his designee