HB5158: Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war not later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations, and for other purposes.
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This bill would automatically end authorizations for military force and war declarations after 10 years unless Congress votes to renew them. Congress currently has authorizations from past decades that remain active without regular review or new votes. The bill affects ongoing military operations authorized under older laws, requiring lawmakers to explicitly approve continued military action. It was introduced in 2023 by Representatives Adam Schiff, Ilhan Omar, and Brad Sherman and remains in .
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HB5158: Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023