No War Against Iran Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T02:28:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5543 No War Against Iran Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:28 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5543

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 (e.g., against Iraq) may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5543

Bill HR 5543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2020. Bill HR 5543 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 7, 2020. Bill HR 5543's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5543

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

106

Democrat Cosponsors

106

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5543

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDefense spendingIranIraqMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers