HR5894Referred to Committee

RESTRAIN Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-31
Introduced
26
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Dina Titus
Dina Titus
Democrat · NV · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (492 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000468

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4779-4780)

2025-11-19

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The RESTRAIN Act would limit the President's ability to use military force without congressional approval, requiring lawmakers to vote before the armed forces can engage in most military operations abroad. This affects military commanders, defense officials, and ultimately taxpayers who fund military operations, by shifting decision-making power from the executive branch back to Congress as the Constitution originally intended. The bill is currently under review in the House.

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security
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