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Proposed Ban on Using U.S. Military Forces in Iran

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6093

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Kaine has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense budget bill that would prohibit the use of Department of Defense funds to deploy or maintain U.S. military forces in Iran. The proposal includes specific exceptions for self-defense and intelligence sharing, and it would expire five years after becoming law.

Why it matters

This amendment would restrict the executive branch's ability to use military funds for operations in Iran, requiring new congressional authorization unless specific defensive conditions are met.

Background

Mr. Kaine is a U.S. Senator representing Virginia. context
S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, which sets the budget and policies for the Department of Defense. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The department is prohibited from using appropriated funds for military operations in Iran, subject to specific exceptions.

Directly affected

State of Israel

The nation is explicitly named as a partner for intelligence sharing and defensive materiel support under the amendment's exceptions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this amendment stop the U.S. from defending itself if attacked?

No. The amendment explicitly states that nothing in the section prevents the U.S. from defending against an armed attack on its personnel or facilities.

Can the U.S. still share intelligence with Israel under this rule?

Yes. The amendment specifically allows for the collection, analysis, and sharing of intelligence with Israel and other nations regarding threats from Iran.

How long would this prohibition last?

The prohibition would terminate five years after the date of the Act's enactment.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

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Legislative Constraint on Executive Military Action

The amendment attempts to codify specific restrictions on the use of military funds in Iran, reinforcing the role of the War Powers Resolution in modern defense appropriations.

Mr. Kaine Department of Defense

Connected Entities

War Powers Resolution, Department of Defense, State of Israel and 3 more

otherWar Powers Resolution“The existing legal framework governing military authorization.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency whose funds would be restricted by this amendment.”Map →

locationState of Israel“Nation explicitly named in the exceptions for defensive support and intelligence”Map →

PersonTimothy Kaine“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

other50 U.S.C. 1541“The specific statute referenced regarding War Powers.”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Armed Forces“The military branch subject to the proposed deployment restrictions.”Map →

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