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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit the use of funds for military force against Iran, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the "No War Against Iran Act," prohibits the use of federal funds for any military force against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use. The bill makes an exception 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 also states that no prior authorizations of military force, such as against Iraq, may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Bernie Sanders (I)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Mike Lee (R),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 01/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3159/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3159/BILLS-116s3159is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3159/BILLS-116s3159is.pdf.pdf |
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