What does Preamble of War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act do?

This bill aims to amend the War Powers Resolution It proposes priority procedures for joint resolutions The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives

What does SHORT TITLE. of War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act.

What does PRIORITY PROCEDURES FOR JOINT RESOLUTION. of War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act do?

This section amends the War Powers Resolution to include joint resolutions alongside concurrent resolutions in priority procedures. Specifically, Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution is modified to include 'or joint resolution'. Section 7 of the War Powers Resolution is also amended to include 'or joint resolution' in the section heading and throughout the text. If a joint resolution passed by both Houses is vetoed, debate on the veto message is limited to 20 hours in the Senate and 20 hours in the House. Priority procedures apply to joint resolutions requiring the removal of U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities outside the U.S. without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization, overriding certain provisions of the Department of State Authorization Act. The application of these priority procedures supersedes Section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985.

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War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Tom Barrett (R-MI)

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The bill amends the War Powers Resolution to include joint resolutions in priority procedures, alongside concurrent resolutions.
Priority procedures apply to joint resolutions requiring the removal of U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities outside the U.S. without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization.
If a joint resolution passed by both Houses is vetoed, debate on the veto message is limited to 20 hours in the Senate and 20 hours in the House.

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