To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

United States119th CongressHR-9964House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Jul 27, 2026

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This bill proposes an amendment to the War Powers Resolution, aiming to strengthen its enforcement by limiting federal funding. It explicitly prohibits the Department of Defense and other federal agencies from obligating or expending funds to introduce or continue the use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities if such actions are in contravention of the Resolution's requirements.

The legislation includes specific exceptions where this funding limitation would not apply. Federal funds may still be used for military actions taken in response to a national emergency created by an imminent attack upon the United States, its territories, possessions, or its Armed Forces. Furthermore, the limitation does not apply to actions responding to an imminent attack upon an ally or partner of the United States.

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  1. 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.

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  2. Introduced in House

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