War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

Tom Barrett

Republican · MI · Representative

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• Jared F. Golden (D-ME-2)Original· 2026-04-22

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.

2026-04-22

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This legislation would update the procedures Congress uses to authorize military actions and oversee the President's war powers, making the process more efficient for modern conflicts. The changes would affect how quickly Congress can debate and vote on military decisions, potentially giving lawmakers clearer timelines and procedures for approving or rejecting military operations. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Foreign Affairs and Rules committees to determine which parts fall under each committee's authority.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8435 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8435 To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for priority procedures for joint resolutions, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for priority procedures for joint resolutions, and for other purposes. 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 ``War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. PRIORITY PROCEDURES FOR JOINT RESOLUTION. (a) Congressional Action.--Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1544) is amended by inserting ``or joint resolution'' after ``concurrent resolution''. (b) Congressional Priority Procedures for Concurrent Resolution or Joint Resolution.--Section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``or joint resolution'' after ``concurrent resolution''; (2) by inserting ``or joint resolution'' after ``concurrent resolution'' each place it appears; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) In the case that a joint resolution passed by both Houses should be vetoed by the President, the time for debate in consideration of the veto message on such joint resolution shall be limited to 20 hours in the Senate and 20 hours in the House of Representatives. ``(f) Notwithstanding section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 (50 U.S.C. 1546a), the priority procedures under this section shall apply where a joint resolution is introduced in either House which requires the removal of United States Armed Forces engaged in hostilities outside the territory of the United States, its possessions and territories without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization.''. <all>

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