Sec. 1229. Prohibition of unauthorized military force in or against Iran
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Congress finds the following: The acquisition by the Government of Iran of a nuclear weapon would pose a grave threat to international peace and stability and the national security of the United States and United States allies, including Israel. The Government of Iran is a leading state sponsor of terrorism, continues to materially support the regime of Bashar al-Assad, and is responsible for ongoing gross violations of the human rights of the people of Iran. Article I of the United States Constitution requires the President to obtain authorization from Congress before engaging in war with Iran.
Nothing in the Authorization for Use of Military Force ( Public Law 107–40 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 ( Public Law 107–243 ; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note), or any other provision of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act may be construed to provide authorization for the use of military force against Iran. Except as provided in paragraph (1), no Federal funds may be used for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has— declared war; or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use of military force after the date of the enactment of this Act that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
The prohibition under paragraph
(1)shall not apply to a use of military force that is consistent with section (2)(c) of the War Powers Resolution. Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the President from using necessary and appropriate force to defend United States allies and partners if Congress enacts specific statutory authorization for such use of force consistent with the requirements of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.). Nothing in this Act may be construed to relieve the executive branch of restrictions on the use of force, reporting, or consultation requirements set forth in the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.). Nothing in this Act may be construed to authorize the use of military force.
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- Pub. L. 107-40
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Sec. 1229
Prohibition of unauthorized military force in or against Iran
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107-40
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107-243
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