Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8707

No Funds for Iran War Act

Rep. Ryan Introduces the No Funds for Iran War Act to Block Unauthorized Military Action

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but is not currently moving forward.

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Unlikely to pass

Bills that limit the power of the military often face a hard time passing through both the House and Senate, especially if the White House disagrees with the plan.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Veterans are indirectly affected because preventing a new unauthorized war could reduce the future flow of combat veterans who would need VA healthcare and disability services. The effect is small and indirect, but veterans' advocacy groups have historically supported measures requiring Congressional authorization before new wars.

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May 7, 2026House

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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 7, 2026

Introduced in House

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Targeted News Service·24 days ago

Rep. Ryan, Democratic Veterans, Colleagues Introduce No Funds for Iran War Act

Rep. Pat Ryan and 17 colleagues introduced legislation to block taxpayer dollars from being used for military action against Iran. The bill follows nine weeks of hostilities that have cost $25 billion and resulted in 13 U.S. servicemember deaths without Congressional approval.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Funds for Iran War Act

Bill NumberHR 8707

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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.