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Ending Broad Military Powers: Congress Reclaims Control

This bill aims to revoke the broad presidential authority to use military force granted after the September 11, 2001 attacks. This means future military actions will require explicit Congressional approval, increasing citizens' control over foreign policy through their representatives.
Key points
The bill repeals the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which has been used to justify various military operations.
This change restores Congress's full authority to declare war, in line with the U.S. Constitution.
Citizens can expect greater transparency and public debate before military engagement decisions are made.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_255
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2021-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Repeal of the Authorization for Use of Military Force

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_255.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill repeals the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which has been used to justify various military operations.
  • This change restores Congress's full authority to declare war, in line with the U.S. Constitution.
  • Citizens can expect greater transparency and public debate before military engagement decisions are made.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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