Introduced in Senate — S. 804

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 804

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 27, 2025

Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Schiff) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

A BILL

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025.

Sec. 2. Termination of authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war

(a) Future authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war

Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of such authorization or declaration.

(b) Existing authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war

Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such enactment.