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H.R.8434

Prevent Endless Wars Act

Introduced·4/22/26

Prevent Endless Wars Act prohibits military force authorizations lasting over 5 years from receiving priority congressional procedures.

The Prevent Endless Wars Act amends the War Powers Resolution to prevent any authorization for the use of military force lasting more than 5 years or an unspecified period from receiving priority congressional procedures. This applies to any joint resolution or bill introduced after the enactment of this Act. The Act aims to ensure that long-term military engagements require ongoing congressional scrutiny and approval.

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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 22

House

Introduced in House

Apr 22

House

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.