No WAR Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-15T08:07:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8592 No WAR Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Economics and Public Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/15/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8592

H.R. 8592, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 30, 2026, aims to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish a point of order against reconciliation measures that allocate budget authority for unauthorized military actions specifically targeting Iran.

Congressional Summary of HR 8592

No War Appropriations through Reconciliation Act or the No WAR Act

This bill establishes a budget point of order that prohibits considering reconciliation legislation that provides funding for unauthorized military force against Iran.

(Reconciliation is an expedited method by which Congress may adopt changes in spending and revenue laws to achieve the budgetary goals reflected in a congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.)

Specifically, the point of order may be raised to prohibit the consideration of reconciliation legislation that provides budget authority for hostilities, including hostilities conducted by a proxy force, against Iran unless Congress has authorized such hostilities through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.

Under the bill, hostilities includes any offensive military operation, strike, covert action, or sustained engagement involving armed conflict against Iranian military forces, territory, or government institutions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8592

Bill HR 8592 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8592 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8592's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 April 30, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8592

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Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8592

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a point of order against reconciliation measures that provide budget authority for unauthorized military operations against Iran, and for other purposes.

Comments

Lucas Hinson

1,027

2 months ago

I ain't likin' this new bill they tryna pass, it's just gonna mess things up even more. Why they gotta make things so complicated? Just leave it be, ain't nobody got time for all this nonsense. I don't see how this is gonna help anyone, it's just gonna cause more problems. They need to focus on real issues, not this mess.

Raul Kenney

1,008

2 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It's important to have checks and balances in place when it comes to authorizing military operations. It could help prevent unnecessary conflicts and keep our budget in check. #HRBill8592 #militaryoperations #budgetauthority