Senate Bill 3159
116th Congress(2019-2020)
No War Against Iran Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3159
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
No War Against Iran Act
This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use.
An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States.
The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force (e.g., against Iraq) may be construed to authorize the use of military force against Iran.
January 8, 2020
01/08/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
01/08/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:54:51 PM