Congress would restrict Iran war funding through a special budget process

House and Senate rules would bar consideration of covered measures that provide funding for unauthorized fighting against Iran. The restriction covers reconciliation measures using a special budget process, specified joint resolutions, amendments, and final House–Senate compromise versions. Congress must have authorized the fighting through a declaration of war or a specific authorization to use military force. Covered fighting includes offensive operations, strikes, covert actions, and sustained armed conflict against Iranian forces, territory, or government institutions. Foreign forces count when they operate at the United States’ direction or request, or with its material support.