Prevent Endless Wars Act
H.R. 8434119th Congress

Prevent Endless Wars Act

Introduced in the HouseRep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-7)4 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Apr 22, 2026

Section 1. Short title

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

(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.

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