1. (a)
   Termination—

   Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), Congress hereby directs the President to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or any part of its government or military, including potential ground forces in a combat role or used for occupation, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.

2. (b)
   Rule of construction—

   Nothing in this section may be construed to—

   1. (1)

      prevent the United States from defending itself, its Armed Forces, its diplomatic facilities, or allied states from imminent attack;

   2. (2)

      prevent the United States Armed Forces from maintaining a troop presence in the region for defensive purposes; or

   3. (3)

      force the removal of United States Armed Forces in the region who are not engaged in hostilities against Iran.

Nothing in this resolution may be construed to influence or disrupt any intelligence, counterintelligence, or investigative activities relating to threats in or emanating from Iran or surrounding countries conducted by, or in conjunction with, the United States Government involving—

1. (1)

   the collection of intelligence;

2. (2)

   the analysis of intelligence; or

3. (3)

   the sharing of intelligence between the United States and any coalition partner, if the President determines such sharing is appropriate and in the national security interests of the United States.

Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1547(a)(1)), nothing in this concurrent resolution may be construed as authorizing the use of military force.