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No War Against Iran Act
2/8/2022, 11:54 PM
Congressional Summary of S 3159
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 S 3159
Bill S 3159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2020. Bill S 3159 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2020. Bill S 3159's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 8, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3159
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3159
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Defense spending
- Iran
- Middle East
- Military operations and strategy
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- War and emergency powers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3159
No War Against Iran Act
No War Against Iran Act
A bill to prohibit the use of funds for military force against Iran, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3159
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