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War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-8435| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the War Powers Resolution to expand its expedited procedures to include joint resolutions . It modifies sections 5(c) and 7 of the existing law, ensuring that joint resolutions receive similar congressional action and priority consideration as concurrent resolutions. A significant change introduces a 20-hour debate limit in both the Senate and House of Representatives when considering a Presidential veto of such a joint resolution. Crucially, the bill mandates that these priority procedures apply to any joint resolution seeking the removal of United States Armed Forces involved in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, thereby enhancing Congress's ability to act swiftly in such situations.
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Apr 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-8435| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This legislation amends the War Powers Resolution to expand its expedited procedures to include joint resolutions . It modifies sections 5(c) and 7 of the existing law, ensuring that joint resolutions receive similar congressional action and priority consideration as concurrent resolutions. A significant change introduces a 20-hour debate limit in both the Senate and House of Representatives when considering a Presidential veto of such a joint resolution. Crucially, the bill mandates that these priority procedures apply to any joint resolution seeking the removal of United States Armed Forces involved in hostilities without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, thereby enhancing Congress's ability to act swiftly in such situations.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Rules Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted