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To prohibit an authorization for use of military force which authorizes such force for a period longer than 5 years or an unspecified period of time from receiving congressional priority procedures.
Summary
This bill amends the War Powers Resolution to prevent Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) from receiving expedited congressional consideration procedures if they authorize military action for more than 5 years or for an indefinite period. Currently, AUMFs can receive priority procedures that speed up their consideration in Congress. Under this bill, any AUMF that exceeds the 5-year limit or lacks a defined end date would no longer qualify for these expedited procedures. The bill applies to any military authorization introduced after its enactment.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI)
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Actions (2)
- Apr 22, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · house
- Apr 22, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 22, 2026
Mr. Barrett (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To prohibit an authorization for use of military force which authorizes such force for a period longer than 5 years or an unspecified period of time from receiving congressional priority procedures.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Prevent Endless Wars Act”.
SEC. 2. SUNSET REQUIREMENT FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY TO RECEIVE CONGRESSIONAL PRIORITY PROCEDURES.
(a) In General.—Section 6 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1545) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(e) Subsections (a) through (d) of this section may not apply with respect to a joint resolution or bill introduced pursuant to section 5(b) which authorizes the use of United States Armed Forces for a period of more than 5 years or an unspecified period of time.”.
(b) Applicability.—This Act, and the amendment made by this Act, shall apply with respect to a joint resolution or bill introduced pursuant section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544(b)) (commonly referred to as an “Authorization for Use of Military Force”) after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>
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