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. 87 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 21, 2026, and subsequently referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Khanna, directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution. It specifies that this removal applies unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for the use of military force against Iran. The bill includes provisions to ensure the U.S. can still defend itself, its forces, and allies from imminent attack, maintain a defensive troop presence in the region, and continue intelligence sharing activities. This bill does not authorize or appropriate any funding. Instead, it seeks to restrict the executive branch's authority regarding military engagement with Iran. As a concurrent resolution, it would not become law but would express the sense of Congress. The primary mechanism is a directive to the President under the War Powers Resolution. There are no direct financial flows or contract opportunities created by this legislation. The bill's impact on defense contractors is indirect. While it seeks to limit military engagement, it explicitly carves out exceptions for defensive actions and maintaining a troop presence. Therefore, it does not immediately reduce the need for defense equipment or services for regional defense. Companies involved in intelligence gathering and analysis, such as those providing cybersecurity or surveillance technologies, would also see their operations unaffected by the bill's provisions, as Section 2 explicitly protects intelligence sharing. Given the early stage of the bill and its non-binding nature as a concurrent resolution, there is no immediate structural shift for defense companies. Legislative steps remaining include committee consideration, potential markups, and votes in both the House and Senate. The presence of related and identical bills (HCONRES75, HCONRES88, HCONRES89) suggests a coordinated effort by some legislators to address this issue, but also indicates that the specific language and approach are still being refined. The bill's early stage and the nature of concurrent resolutions mean it faces a significant legislative hurdle to gain traction and influence policy.