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Department of Defense Renamed to Department of War

This act renames the Department of Defense to the Department of War, and its head to the Secretary of War. This change is primarily symbolic and administrative, not directly impacting citizens' daily lives, rights, or obligations. All existing legal references to the Department of Defense will automatically apply to the Department of War.
Key points
The United States Department of Defense will be redesignated as the Department of War.
The position of Secretary of Defense will be changed to Secretary of War.
All existing laws and documents referring to the Department of Defense will automatically refer to the Department of War.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2685
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-09-02