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Restoring the Department of War: Renaming the Department of Defense

This bill renames the U.S. Department of Defense to the Department of War. This change is purely nominal, affecting the name of the institution and its head, who will be called the Secretary of War. For citizens, this means a change in official terminology across legal documents, but it introduces no direct changes to the daily operations or budget of the armed forces.
Key points
The Department of Defense is officially redesignated as the Department of War.
The Secretary of Defense is redesignated as the Secretary of War.
All existing legal references to the Department of Defense will automatically apply to the newly named Department of War.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5080
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2025-09-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of War Restoration Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5080.

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 2025-09-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense is officially redesignated as the Department of War.
  • The Secretary of Defense is redesignated as the Secretary of War.
  • All existing legal references to the Department of Defense will automatically apply to the newly named Department of War.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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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Security