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BillHR 8707 · 119

No Funds for Iran War Act

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
30
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits the use of federal funds for military action against Iran without congressional approval. Blocks money from being spent on war with Iran unless Congress explicitly agrees to it.

Sponsored By

Patrick Ryan
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  3. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the US military and the government of Iran by preventing unauthorized military action, and it also impacts US taxpayers by controlling how their money is spent on foreign conflicts.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
21backers
  • Democratic21
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (30)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeArmed Services Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.