To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.
This bill amends the War Powers Resolution to restrict the use of federal funds for deploying U.S. military forces into hostilities without congressional approval. It directly affects the Department of Defense and other federal agencies by prohibiting them from spending money on military actions that violate the resolution's requirements. The law includes specific exceptions, allowing funding for troops to respond to imminent attacks on the United States or its allies. Essentially, it creates a financial penalty mechanism to enforce congressional oversight over the initiation and continuation of military engagements.
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Introduced Jul 27, 2026
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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.
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John B. Larson
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