What does Preamble of No WAR Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 It provides for a point of order against reconciliation measures for unauthorized military operations against Iran The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives and referred to committees for consideration

What does SHORT TITLE. of No WAR Act do?

This bill is formally titled the No War Appropriations through Reconciliation Act

What does POINT OF ORDER AGAINST RECONCILIATION MEASURE PROVIDING BUDGET of No WAR Act do?

This section amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It establishes a point of order against reconciliation measures that provide budget authority for hostilities against Iran. The point of order applies to bills reported pursuant to specific budget resolutions or joint resolutions. Hostilities are defined as offensive military operations, strikes, covert actions, or sustained engagements involving armed conflict against Iranian military forces, territory, or government institutions. Proxy forces are defined as foreign military, paramilitary, or irregular forces operating at the direction, request, or with the material support of the United States. Funds for such hostilities are only permissible if Congress has authorized them through a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force.

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No WAR Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Val Hoyle (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a point of order against reconciliation measures that provide budget authority for hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization.
It amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to prohibit funding for unauthorized military operations against Iran.
The bill allows funding for hostilities against Iran only if Congress has authorized them through a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force.

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