House Joint Resolution 159
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 22, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill proposes amending the Constitution to limit the duration of authorizations for the use of military force by the United States outside the country, unless a declaration of war is in effect. It states that any such authorization shall cease to have effect five years after its enactment or upon termination provided in the Act. If ratified, this would impact the scope and duration of military actions authorized by Congress, putting a time limit on their effectiveness without a declaration of war.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
159
Congress
119
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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April 22, 2026
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04/22/2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/22/2026
Introduced in House
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Apr 27, 2026 10:13:20 PM