signed onto U.S. Representative Pat Ryan’s (D-NY-18) No Funds for Iran War Act to prohibit the use of additional taxpayer funds for military action against Iran in the absence of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) or official declaration of war from Congress.
Prohibit additional taxpayer funds for military action against Iran absent an AUMF or formal declaration of war.
Occurrences
"I'm supporting Congressman Ryan's No Funds for Iran War Act because Americans should not be forced to foot the bill for an endless, unauthorized conflict."
Mr. RYAN (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. HIMES, Mr. LIEU, Mr. DELUZIO, Mr. CROW, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. VINDMAN, Mr. CISNEROS, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. TRAN, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. GOODLANDER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. THOMPSON of California, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia) introduced the following bill ... To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Iran
No Funds for Iran War Act
Evidence
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"no funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the Federal Government may be obligated or expended ... for any use of military force in or against the Islamic Republic of Iran unless Congress has (1) declared war on Iran; or (2) enacted specific statutory authorization"
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Carbajal "signed onto U.S. Representative Pat Ryan’s (D-NY-18) No Funds for Iran War Act to prohibit the use of additional taxpayer funds for military action against Iran in the absence of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) or official declaration of war from Congress."
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During the House Armed Services Committee hearing, Carbajal questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about "the cost of the ongoing war in Iran" and asked how much money had been spent and how much more was anticipated.
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Last Action Date Listed May 7, 2026. Action: Mr. Ryan (for himself, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Meeks, Mr. Himes, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Deluzio, Mr. Crow, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Vindman, Mr. Cisneros, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Tran, Mr. Panetta, Ms. Goodlander, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Thompson of California, and Mr. Scott of Virginia) introduced the bill; it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and to the Committee on Armed Services.
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During today’s House Armed Services Committee hearing, Carbajal questioned Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Daniel Zimmerman and Admiral Brad Cooper about the cost of the ongoing war in Iran, the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and the current status of U.S. humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.
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Amendment #1006 listed Ryan with Carbajal (CA) among supporters and would prohibit FY2027 DoD funds for military action in or against Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress. Rules Committee Record Vote No. 380 says the motion to make the amendment in order was defeated, 4-7.
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Roll Call 282 on H. Con. Res. 89 was for removing U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran; status was Passed, 214-208. The Clerk lists Carbajal, Democratic, CA, voting Yea.
Assessments
Carbajal cosponsored the No Funds for Iran War Act, whose text directly matched the promise by barring funds for military action against Iran absent an AUMF or declaration of war, and he pursued related oversight and supported a matching NDAA amendment. But the bill remained only introduced/referred, the amendment was blocked in Rules, and the related War Powers vote did not enact the promised taxpayer-funding prohibition. This is a serious same-term effort without delivery.
Carbajal materially advanced the promise by cosponsoring the No Funds for Iran War Act, whose text directly matched the claimed prohibition on spending for military action against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. He also continued oversight on Iran war spending in committee hearings. But the cited bill was only introduced and referred to committee, with no evidence that the funding ban was enacted or otherwise took legal effect during the same term. Under the federal office standard, this is a serious same-term legislative attempt that did not deliver the promised outcome.
The evidence shows Carbajal cosponsored and publicly backed the No Funds for Iran War Act, whose introduced text directly matches the promise by barring funds for military force against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. However, the record provided only shows introduction, cosponsorship, and oversight activity, not enactment into law or another binding funding prohibition taking effect. In a federal campaign-promise context, introducing or cosponsoring matching legislation is a serious effort but does not itself fulfill the promise. Because he made a serious legislative attempt yet the promised outcome is not shown as achieved, this is best scored as never with an effort badge.