119-HRES-105 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A bipartisan House resolution says Iran’s nuclear advances threaten U.S. and allied security, urges that “all options” be considered, demands Iran stop enrichment, and clarifies it does not authorize the use of force. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.105 — 119th Congress: Full Text (Int…

What It Does

In plain terms, the resolution declares that Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear-weapons capability is a credible threat to the United States and an existential threat to Israel. It urges that “all options” remain on the table to address the threat and demands Iran cease uranium enrichment, nuclear‑warhead work, and development of delivery systems. It also states explicitly that it does not authorize U.S. military force. As a simple House resolution, it expresses the chamber’s position and is nonbinding. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.105 — 119th Congress: Full Text (Int…[2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions: Forms of Congressional Act…

Who’s For It

• Lead sponsors: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D‑FL) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R‑NY), who frame Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat and say the U.S. must keep all options on the table. [3]Office of Rep. Jared Moskowitz — Moskowitz Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to…
• Senate allies: Sens. Lindsey Graham (R‑SC), John Fetterman (D‑PA), and Katie Britt (R‑AL) introduced a companion resolution with similar reasoning. [4]Office of Sen. Lindsey Graham — Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Resolu…

Who’s Against It

• No formal House opposition is recorded yet; as of December 13, 2025, the measure has not received a floor vote. [5]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.105 — 119th Congress: Overview and S…
• Some advocacy groups critical of “all options” rhetoric on Iran argue it is escalatory and prefer diplomacy and limits on war powers (for example, NIAC has criticized such language). [6]NIAC (National Iranian American Council) — National Security Advisor Waltz: all…

What’s Next

Status: Referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on February 4, 2025. If brought to the floor and adopted, it would state the House’s position only; simple resolutions do not go to the President and do not become law. [5]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res.105 — 119th Congress: Overview and S…[2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions: Forms of Congressional Act…