No Invading Allies Act

This bill blocks the U.S. military from using money to invade or take land from Canada, Panama, or Greenland, unless Congress declares war, passes a specific law, or there is a national emergency caused by an attack or imminent threat against the United States, its territories, or U.S. forces. It also says the U.S. stands by a rules-based world, honors allies, and opposes taking territory by force.

If troops are sent into fighting because of such an emergency, funding can only continue for 60 days from the date forces are introduced. The bill does not change the constitutional powers of Congress or the President, or existing treaties, and it does not cover certain covert actions allowed under the National Security Act. It defines “introduction of U.S. Armed Forces” to include assigning U.S. service members to command, coordinate, or accompany foreign forces when fighting is happening or likely.

• Who is affected: U.S. Armed Forces; relations with Canada, Panama, and Greenland
• What changes: No funds for invasions of those places without Congress or a qualifying emergency; 60-day limit if forces enter hostilities due to an emergency; no change to constitutional powers or treaties; certain covert actions are excluded
• When: Not specified in the text