This bill, titled the "No War Against Iran Act," aims to prevent unauthorized military action against Iran by restricting the use of federal funds. It asserts that Congress holds the exclusive power to declare war and control federal expenditures, noting that no such declaration or specific statutory authorization for force against Iran currently exists. The legislation explicitly clarifies that previous authorizations for the use of military force, including those from 2001 and 2002, cannot be interpreted as permitting military action against Iran. The bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for military force in or against Iran unless Congress either formally declares war or enacts a new, specific statutory authorization after the bill's enactment, adhering to the War Powers Resolution. An important exception allows for the use of military force consistent with Section 2(c) of the War Powers Resolution , which typically covers situations like repelling sudden attacks on the United States. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes that it does not grant any new authority for military force and does not relieve the executive branch of its reporting and consultation requirements under the War Powers Resolution.