HR 8592 · 119th Congress — No WAR Act

Summary

No War Appropriations through Reconciliation Act or the No WAR Act This bill establishes a budget point of order that prohibits considering reconciliation legislation that provides funding for unauthorized military force against Iran. (Reconciliation is an expedited method by which Congress may adopt changes in spending and revenue laws to achieve the budgetary goals reflected in a congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate. ) Specifically, the point of order may be raised to prohibit the consideration of reconciliation legislation that provides budget authority for hostilities, including hostilities conducted by a proxy force, against Iran unless Congress has authorized such hostilities through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force. Right now, the latest action is: Sent to the Rules Committee and the Budget Committee. Each committee will review the parts it handles. The listed sponsor is Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] [D].

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Latest action

Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Sponsors

• Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]

  Democratic · Oregon · House District 4 · Democratic

Sources

• Official congressional record ↗