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H.R. 9964

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 9964, the To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution, was introduced in the House on Jul 27, 2026 by Rep. John Larson (D). It was referred to Foreign Affairs, and last saw action on Jul 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.

Record

Text

H.R. 9964 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hr9964/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 9964 IH: To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-07-27
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 9964  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   July 27, 2026   Mr. Larson of Connecticut  introduced the following bill; which was 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   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.
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:
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.
 .

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-07-27
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

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

Sponsors

Rep. John Larson (D) sponsors H.R. 9964 alone.

John Larson

Rep. · D–CT-1 · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 9964 went before 2 committees: Armed Services and Foreign Affairs.

Armed Services
Armed Services
Referred To · Jul 27, 2026 · 581 Bills
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Referred To · Jul 27, 2026 · 658 Bills

Actions

H.R. 9964 has taken 2 actions since Jul 27, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 27, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
House
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.Foreign Affairs Committee

Votes

H.R. 9964 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 9964 goes by 2 titles.

  • To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution. — Official Title as Introduced
  • To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 9964 under Armed Forces and National Security, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 9964’s is Armed Forces and National Security.

hr9964/policy-areas.txt
Armed Forces and National SecurityAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 9964, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut:H.R. 9964.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I[Page H5203]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com