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HR 8434·Federal·house

Prevent Endless Wars Act

In CommitteeFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R)
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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.

Apr 22, 2026

Summary

The Prevent Endless Wars Act amends the War Powers Resolution so that any new Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that lasts more than five years or has no set end date cannot be considered under congressional priority procedures. This applies to future AUMFs and is intended to prevent indefinite military engagements without timely congressional review.

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