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H.R. 8434

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 8434, the Prevent Endless Wars Act, was introduced in the House on Apr 22, 2026 by Rep. Tom Barrett (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Foreign Affairs, and last saw action on 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.

Record

Text

H.R. 8434 has 1 co-sponsor.

hb8434/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8434 IH: Prevent Endless Wars Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-04-22
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 8434  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   April 22, 2026   Mr. Barrett  (for himself and  Mr. Golden of Maine ) introduced the following bill; which was 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   A BILL
To prohibit an authorization for use of military force which authorizes such force for a period longer than 5 years or an unspecified period of time from receiving congressional priority procedures.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Prevent Endless Wars Act  .
2.
Sunset requirement for authorization for use of military to receive congressional priority procedures
(a)
In general
Section 6 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1545 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
(e)
Subsections (a) through (d) of this section may not apply with respect to a joint resolution or bill introduced pursuant to section 5(b) which authorizes the use of United States Armed Forces for a period of more than 5 years or an unspecified period of time.
 .
(b)
Applicability
This Act, and the amendment made by this Act, shall apply with respect to a joint resolution or bill introduced pursuant section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1544(b) ) (commonly referred to as an  Authorization for Use of Military Force ) after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-04-22
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To prohibit an authorization for use of military force which authorizes such force for a period longer than 5 years or an unspecified period of time from receiving congressional priority procedures.

Sponsors

Rep. Tom Barrett (R) sponsors H.R. 8434, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 8434 went before 2 committees: Rules and Foreign Affairs.

Rules
Rules
Referred To · Apr 22, 2026 · 75 Bills
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Referred To · Apr 22, 2026 · 658 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8434 has taken 2 actions since Apr 22, 2026.

ChamberAction
Apr 22, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2026
House
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.Foreign Affairs Committee

Votes

H.R. 8434 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8434 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Prevent Endless Wars Act — Display Title
  • To prohibit an authorization for use of military force which authorizes such force for a period longer than 5 years or an unspecified period of time from receiving congressional priority procedures. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Prevent Endless Wars Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8434 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8434’s is Congress.

hr8434/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8434, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BARRETT:H.R. 8434.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H3068]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com