No War Against Iran Act

11/1/2022, 2:02 PM

No War Against Iran Act

This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use.

An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States.

The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran, and it repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

Congress
116

Number
HR - 550

Introduced on
2019-01-15

# Amendments
1

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/30/2020

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

No War Against Iran Act

This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use.

An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States.

The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran, and it repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the United States Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their dedicated and vital service during World War II.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Iran
Iraq
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Transportation employees
War and emergency powers

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/4/2020

No War Against Iran Act

This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such...


Latest Action1/30/2020
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendment.