H.J.Res. 159 explained  ·  119th Congress  ·  Pending in Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.

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Cosponsors: 1 (1 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-08

Introduced: 2026-04-22

Latest action (2026-04-22): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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