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Cold War Military Force Repeal Act
To repeal the joint resolution entitled ``A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East''.
Summary
- Repeals Public Law 85-7, the joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East (also known as the Eisenhower Doctrine).
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
3 cosponsors
- Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT)
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY)
Actions (2)
- Jul 30, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
- Jul 30, 2026 Introduced in Senate
Text versions (1)
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 30, 2026
Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Lee, Mr. Merkley, and Mr. Paul) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
A BILL
To repeal the joint resolution entitled “A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East”.
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 “Cold War Military Force Repeal Act”.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
The joint resolution entitled “A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East” (Public Law 85-7; 22 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.) is hereby repealed. <all>
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