119 HR 8434 IH: Prevent Endless Wars Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8434IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 22, 2026Mr. 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 concernedA BILLTo 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Prevent Endless Wars Act.

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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.