Bill · H.R. 5522· House(119-HR-5522)
Peace Through Strength Act of 2025
Age: 58 years
Virginia
- Introduced
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- John McGuire
- Cosponsors
- None
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Peace Through Strength Act of 2025." Its primary purpose is to change the name of the Department of Defense to the "Department of War." It also changes the title of the Secretary of Defense to the "Secretary of War." The bill states that this change is intended to signal strength and resolve to the world.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased National Strength: According to Section 2(b), the name change is intended to ensure peace through strength by demonstrating the ability and willingness to fight and win wars for the Nation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Budgetary Constraints: Section 2(d) states that the implementation of the name change is subject to the availability of appropriations, which means it depends on available government funding.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House