Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023

Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023

This bill provides for the automatic termination of laws that authorize the use of military force or declare war.

Any such existing law terminates six months after this bill's enactment; any such future law terminates 10 years after enactment.

Bill 118 s 1151, also known as the Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of prolonged military engagements overseas. The bill seeks to hold the executive branch accountable for its decisions to engage in long-term military operations by requiring regular reports to Congress on the progress and goals of such engagements.

Under the provisions of the bill, the President would be required to submit a report to Congress every six months detailing the objectives, progress, and costs of any military operations that have been ongoing for more than a year. This report would also include an assessment of the likelihood of achieving the stated objectives and a plan for the eventual withdrawal of US forces from the conflict.

Additionally, the bill would require Congress to vote on authorizing the continuation of any military operation that has been ongoing for more than three years. This provision is intended to ensure that Congress has a say in the decision to prolong military engagements and to prevent the executive branch from engaging in endless wars without proper oversight. Overall, the Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023 aims to increase transparency and accountability in US military engagements overseas, and to prevent the United States from becoming embroiled in prolonged conflicts without a clear and achievable end goal.