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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8435· House(119-HR-8435)

War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

Rep. Barrett
Age: 45 years
Michigan
Introduced
4/22/2026
Last activity
4/22/2026 — 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.
Sponsored by
Tom Barrett
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act, aims to amend the War Powers Resolution. It seeks to include joint resolutions within the existing priority procedures used for concurrent resolutions. Specifically, it addresses the process when a joint resolution passed by both Houses is vetoed by the President. The amendment would limit the time for debate regarding such a veto message to 20 hours in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. These priority procedures would apply to joint resolutions intended to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities outside of U.S. territory without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+3

    The bill streamlines the legislative process for passing joint resolutions intended to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The bill enhances Congressional oversight and its ability to check executive power regarding military withdrawals through accelerated priority procedures.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The bill establishes more efficient procedures for Congress to act upon presidential vetoes regarding military deployments.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.