Hegseth Testifies Before House on Pentagon Budget Amid Iran War
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questioning from lawmakers regarding the Pentagon's budget and the ongoing conflict in Iran. This marks his first testimony since the war began. (sources: pbs, france24, nbcnews, bbc, abcnews)
Hegseth testified before the House of Representatives about the military's budget request amid the Iran war. Lawmakers raised concerns about the conflict's implications and the lack of congressional approval.
- Hegseth is addressing lawmakers for the first time since the start of the Iran war.
- The Pentagon's budget request is $1.5 trillion.
- Democrats have criticized the war as a costly conflict waged without congressional approval.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights ongoing debates about military funding and the authority for military action.
↓ Why this is on ModernAction
3 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress..
SJRES104 · 119th Congress
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Where do you stand on this bill?
Takes about 60 seconds
2 other bills moving on this issue
Take action on any of them individually.
This story is about lawmakers pressing officials and debating U.S. actions involving Iran. The bill would direct the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran while allowing narrow self-defense and certain intelligence activities.
If passed, it would
- Directs removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran • Preserves an imminent self-defense exception and limited intelligence operations.
This story is about U.S. congressional debate and scrutiny of military action related to Iran. This bill would bar federal funds from being used for military force in or against Iran unless Congress approves new authorization after the law takes effect.
If passed, it would
- Blocks federal funding for military action in or against Iran without new Congressional ap • Clarifies that prior statutes cannot be used to authorize force against Iran.
Top coverage · 10 sources