No Funds for Iran War Act
H.R. 8707119th Congress

No Funds for Iran War Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Patrick Ryan (D-NY-18)5 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · May 7, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the No Funds for Iran War Act.

(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the Federal Government may be obligated or expended during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2026, for any use of military force in or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress has—

(1) declared war on Iran; or

(2) enacted specific statutory authorization for such use of military force after the date of the enactment of this Act.

(b) Exceptions

The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to a use of military force that is consistent with section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541(c)) or that may be necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner of the United States from imminent attack, provided that the President complies fully with the requirements of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) with respect to any such use of military force.

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