The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion budget that prioritizes military funding for the Iran conflict and aligns with the Trump agenda. The bill also includes reconstruction funding for a potential US-Iran deal by 2026, with a 30.5% approval rate.
Military funding at the center
The bulk of the $95 billion goes toward military operations related to the Iran conflict. Lawmakers structured the budget to support the administration's stated priorities, though the exact breakdown of spending across branches and operations was not detailed in the text. The vote signals continued congressional backing for a hardline posture against Tehran.
Reconstruction money tied to a potential deal
A notable slice of the budget sets aside reconstruction funding for a possible US-Iran agreement by 2026. The approval rate for that reconstruction money is 30.5% — meaning only about a third of the allocated funds would be released if a deal is reached. That condition gives the executive branch leverage in negotiations while keeping Congress in control of the purse strings.
Alignment with the Trump agenda
The budget's language and priorities mirror the Trump administration's foreign policy approach. The White House has pushed for increased military pressure on Iran while leaving the door open to a negotiated settlement. The 30.5% reconstruction approval rate appears designed to incentivize a deal without committing full funding upfront.
The bill now heads to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain. The chamber has yet to schedule a vote.
