Introduced in House — H.R. 8434

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8434

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 22, 2026

Mr. 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 concerned

A BILL

To 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.

Section 1. Short title

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

Sec. 2. 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.