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No War Against Iran Act

11/1/2022, 2:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 550

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 550

Bill HR 550 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2019. Bill HR 550 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2019.  Bill HR 550's most recent activity was Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendment. as of January 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 550

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
302
Democrat Cosponsors
201
Republican Cosponsors
101
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 550

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 550

No War Against Iran Act
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
To 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.
No War Against Iran Act
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

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