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DemocratBill · S. 5206· Senate(119-S-5206)

Cold War Military Force Repeal Act

Rep. Kaine
Age: 68 years
Virginia
Introduced
7/30/2026
Last activity
7/30/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by
Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 2
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Cold War Military Force Repeal Act." Its primary purpose is to repeal a specific joint resolution. That resolution is entitled "A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East." By passing this act, the joint resolution known as Public Law 85-7 would be repealed.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1

    The repeal of long-standing foreign policy mandates may lead to a reduction in associated military spending.

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1

    The repeal of the joint resolution may reduce the legal mandate for specific foreign military engagements.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-1

    Repealing a long-standing federal joint resolution may slightly reduce the scope of federal foreign policy mandates.