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No Funds for Iran War Act

USA119th CongressHR-8707| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (30)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "No Funds for Iran War Act," seeks to limit the use of federal resources for military action against Iran. It prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any military force in or against Iran from its enactment until December 31, 2026, unless Congress has either declared war or provided specific statutory authorization. The legislation includes exceptions for defensive actions, allowing the use of force consistent with section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution. This also applies to actions deemed necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner from imminent attack . Crucially, even when these exceptions apply, the President must fully comply with the reporting requirements of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. This ensures continued Congressional oversight over any military engagement with Iran.
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Timeline
May 7, 2026
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
  • May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.

International Affairs

No Funds for Iran War Act

USA119th CongressHR-8707| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
This bill, known as the "No Funds for Iran War Act," seeks to limit the use of federal resources for military action against Iran. It prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any military force in or against Iran from its enactment until December 31, 2026, unless Congress has either declared war or provided specific statutory authorization. The legislation includes exceptions for defensive actions, allowing the use of force consistent with section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution. This also applies to actions deemed necessary to defend the United States or an ally or partner from imminent attack . Crucially, even when these exceptions apply, the President must fully comply with the reporting requirements of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution. This ensures continued Congressional oversight over any military engagement with Iran.
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Timeline
May 7, 2026
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
  • May 7, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (30)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted