A group of eighteen House Democrats, led by Congressmen Pat Ryan (NY-18) and Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and including fellow veterans and key committee ranking members, introduced the No Funds for Iran War Act on May 5. The legislation would bar the use of federal funds for military operations against Iran unless Congress formally authorizes them through an Authorization for the Use of Military Force or a declaration of war.
“The American people have been clear from the beginning: they want lower costs and no more forever wars. The Trump administration has spent nine weeks conducting an illegal war in Iran that has done the exact opposite—and every American is paying the price,” said Congressman Ryan. “Not a single dollar more on this ill-conceived war.” Deluzio said in a press release reported on his website: “We are a nation of laws, and the Constitution gives the American People and the Congress—not the president—the power to spend public money…. Too many in Congress will not grow a spine to assert our War Powers; yet another reason why we need to pass the No Funds for Iran War Act. Let’s stop funneling billions into this reckless war and bring our troops home.”
