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End 2001 Military Force Authorization
Recent Bills/End 2001 Military Force Authorization

End 2001 Military Force Authorization

IntroducedDecember 16, 2025
Introduced8 months ago
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Senate
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
Why This Matters

This bill aims to cancel a law that allows the government to use military force without clear limits. It matters because it seeks to restore Congress's role in declaring war.

If you are worried about military actions without clear Congressional approval, this bill could change that.
Who this affects
military personnel · families of military personnel · citizens concerned about military actions
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill would repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force from 2001.
  2. 2It states that the 2001 law has been used too broadly for military actions.
  3. 3The repeal would take effect 240 days after the bill is passed.
Read the detailed summary

Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001, with the repeal effective 240 days after the date of the enactment of the bill.

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IntroducedCurrentDec 16, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Senate
President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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