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Ending Endless Wars: New Rules for Military Engagements

This bill aims to limit the duration of military engagements. It means that future authorizations for military force will automatically expire after 10 years, and existing ones will terminate within 180 days. This provides citizens with greater clarity regarding the scope and duration of the nation's military involvement.
Key points
Future authorizations for military force or declarations of war will expire after 10 years.
Currently active authorizations for military force or declarations of war will terminate within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5158
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2023-08-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5158.

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 2023-08-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Future authorizations for military force or declarations of war will expire after 10 years.
  • Currently active authorizations for military force or declarations of war will terminate within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
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. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30].

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 2025-12-25.

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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