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Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023

H.R. 5158 · 118th Congress · Aug 4, 2023 · Lineage

A BILL

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war not later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations, and for other purposes.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023”.

Sec. 2 Termination of authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war

(a)
Future authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war— Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law on or after the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is not later than 10 years after the date of the enactment of such authorization or declaration, as the case may be.
(b)
Existing authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war— Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law before the date of the enactment of this Act and in effect as of such date of enactment shall terminate on the date that is 180 days after such date of enactment.