Restoring the United States Department of War Act
HR 5389, titled "Restoring the United States Department of War Act," is a procedural bill that codifies Executive Order 14347 into law. The bill gives legal force to the executive order, which aims to restore the historical name "United States Department of War" for the military department. It does not change current military structure or operations, as the Department of War was renamed the Department of Defense in 1947. This bill primarily affects the formal naming of the executive branch entity responsible for military affairs.
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 16, 2025
Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Sep 16, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Sep 16, 2025
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Tim Burchett
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