Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H. Con. Res. 89, introduced on April 23, 2026, by Rep. Jayapal (D-WA), is a concurrent resolution directing the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran. The bill explicitly states that this removal is pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution and would occur unless a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of military force against Iran is enacted. The resolution includes provisions to allow for self-defense, maintaining a defensive troop presence, and intelligence sharing. This bill does not authorize or appropriate any funding. Its primary mechanism is to set policy regarding military engagement, which could indirectly affect the operational tempo and contract requirements for defense companies. The bill is in its earliest stages, having been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the same day it was introduced. Its passage would require approval from both the House and the Senate, and concurrent resolutions do not require the President's signature to take effect, but they also do not have the force of law. Structural winners and losers are not directly created by this bill, as it does not involve procurement or specific programs. However, a reduction in U.S. military engagement in hostilities could potentially alter the demand for certain defense services and equipment. Companies like Lockheed Martin ($LMT), Boeing ($BA), General Dynamics ($GD), RTX Corporation ($RTX), and Northrop Grumman ($NOC), which are major defense contractors, could see shifts in their operational focus or contract pipelines if the U.S. military posture in the region changes significantly. The recent Presidential Determination on Air Force jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada, issued on April 20, 2026, reduces regulatory burdens for defense contractors in those specific regions, potentially improving efficiency and profitability for a one-year period for companies like those listed. This executive action provides a counter-balancing positive for defense contractors, unrelated to the Iran resolution. As an early-stage bill, H. Con. Res. 89 faces a long legislative path. It must first be considered and potentially marked up by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, then pass a vote in the full House, and subsequently pass the Senate. The existence of related bills (HCONRES87, HCONRES88) indicates a broader legislative interest in this issue, suggesting a coalition is forming around the topic of military engagement with Iran.