Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023
This bill ends open-ended congressional authorizations for military force. It requires any new authorization or declaration of war enacted after the bill's passage to expire after 10 years. Existing authorizations (like those for the Afghanistan and Iraq wars) would terminate 180 days after the bill becomes law. The change directly affects Congress and the President, mandating regular renewal of military authority instead of indefinite permission.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Aug 4, 2023
Last action Aug 4, 2023
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Aug 4, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 4, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Ilhan Omar
DDemocratic
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