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To prohibit the use of funds for military force against Iran, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for military force against Iran unless Congress declares war or enacts a specific statutory authorization for such force that complies with the War Powers Resolution. It clarifies that existing military authorizations—including the 2001 authorization for Afghanistan and the 2002 authorization for Iraq—do not provide authority for military action against Iran. The prohibition includes a narrow exception for defensive military force authorized under the War Powers Resolution. The bill does not grant any new military authority and does not override existing War Powers Resolution requirements for reporting and consultation by the executive branch.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT)
7 cosponsors
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI)
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
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Actions (2)
- Jun 17, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
- Jun 17, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 17, 2025
Mr. Sanders (for himself, Mr. Welch, Ms. Warren, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Markey, Ms. Baldwin, and Ms. Smith) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
A BILL
To prohibit the use of funds for military force against Iran, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “No War Against Iran Act”.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF UNAUTHORIZED MILITARY FORCE IN OR AGAINST IRAN.
(a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Congress has the sole power to declare war under article I, section 8 of the United States Constitution.
(2) Congress has not declared war against Iran nor has Congress enacted a specific statutory authorization for the use of force against Iran.
(3) Article I, section 9 of the United States Constitution vests Congress with the sole authority over Federal expenditures and states, “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.”.
(b) Clarification of Current Law.—Nothing in the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107-243; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), or any other provision of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act may be construed to provide authorization for the use of military force against Iran.
(c) Prohibition of Unauthorized Military Force in or Against Iran.—
(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has—
(A) declared war; or
(B) enacted specific statutory authorization for such use of military force after the date of the enactment of this Act that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
(2) Exception.—The prohibition under paragraph (1) 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)).
(d) Rules of Construction.—
(1) Self-defense.—Nothing in this Act may be construed to prevent the President from using necessary and appropriate force to defend United States allies and partners if Congress enacts specific statutory authorization for such use of force consistent with the requirements of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
(2) War powers resolution requirements.—Nothing in this Act may be construed to relieve the executive branch of restrictions on the use of force, reporting, or consultation requirements set forth in the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
(3) No authority for use of military force.—Nothing in this Act may be construed to authorize the use of military force. <all>
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