White House requests $87.6 billion in supplemental funding
The White House has submitted a funding request to Congress, primarily for the Iran war. This request comes amid bipartisan concerns regarding the conflict. (sources: theguardian, france24, cbsnews)
The White House has asked Congress for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, with a significant portion allocated for the Iran war. A top Democrat has indicated that the party may not support funding for the conflict.
- The funding request totals $87.6 billion, with most directed towards the Iran war.
- The request has raised concerns among both Democrats and Republicans regarding the political implications of the conflict.
- The Trump administration has characterized this request as necessary to cover ongoing military expenses.
Why it matters
The outcome of this funding request could impact U.S. military operations and political dynamics related to the Iran conflict.
↓ Congress can act on this
7 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HCONRES40: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran..
HCONRES40 · 119th Congress
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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This story is about White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request. This bill would direct removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran under the War Powers Resolution.
If passed, it would:
- direct removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran under the War Powers Resolution • give House members a concrete procedural vehicle to register opposition to an undeclared Iran war.
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This story is about White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request. This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has specifically.
If passed, it would
- direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress has • force a clearer separation between emergency executive action and a longer war requiring congressional approval.
This story is about White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request. This bill would expand sanctions pressure on people involved in logistics and sanctions evasion tied to Iranian energy exports.
If passed, it would
- expand sanctions pressure on people involved in logistics and sanctions evasion tied to Iranian energy exports • tighten one of the main non-military tools Congress can use in response to an Iran crisis.
This story is about White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request. This bill would eliminate the sunset on the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.
If passed, it would
- eliminate the sunset on the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 • keep mandatory sanctions authorities tied to Iran’s energy sector and weapons-related activity in place permanently.
This story is about White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request. This bill would impose sanctions on logistical transactions and sanctions evasion involving Iranian oil, gas, LNG, and petrochemicals.
If passed, it would
- impose sanctions on logistical transactions and sanctions evasion involving Iranian oil, gas, LNG, and petrochemicals • give the Senate its own vehicle for tightening economic pressure short of endorsing more war spending.
This story is about White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request. This bill would block federal funds from being used for military force in or against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific statutory.
If passed, it would
- block federal funds from being used for military force in or against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific • preserve existing War Powers reporting and consultation requirements rather than replacing them.
This story is about White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request. This bill would require a report on PRC purchases of Iranian oil.
If passed, it would
- require a report on PRC purchases of Iranian oil • require reporting on PRC-linked support for Iran’s ballistic missile program.