HB9964: To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

What the bill says

To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

From the introduced text, July 27, 2026:

A BILL To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution. SECTION 1. Limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution The War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: SECTION 11. Limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of this joint resolution (a) In general No Federal funds available to the Department of Defense or any other Federal department or agency may be obligated or expended to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, or to provide for the continued use of such forces in hostilities or in such situations in contravention of the requirements of this joint resolution. (b) Exceptions The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the use of United States Armed Forces to respond to-- (1) a national emergency created by an imminent attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its Armed Forces; or (2) an imminent attack upon an ally or partner of the United States. .

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Sponsors

• John Larson (D, HD-001) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 27, 2026: 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.
2. July 27, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB9964?

HB9964 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

What does HB9964 do?

In its own words: To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.

What is the status of HB9964?

In committee as of July 27, 2026. Latest action: 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. (July 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB9964?

John Larson (D, HD-001).

Where is the official record for HB9964?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9964