H.R. 5543 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
No War Against Iran Act
H.R. 5543 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 7, 2020, sponsored by Ro Khanna with 106 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 106
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ro Khanna (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 prov (Jan 7, 2020)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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