HR 8435 · 119th Congress

War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

This bill makes changes to how Congress handles decisions about military operations overseas. Right now, when the President uses armed forces in combat situations without a formal declaration of war, Congress can pass a concurrent resolution to stop it. This bill adds joint resolutions as another option for Congress…

Sponsor

Barrett, Tom (R-Michigan)

Introduced

2026-04-22

Policy area

Congress