0
2
2
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.
4/23/2026, 9:18 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 159
The bill, introduced in the 119th session of Congress, proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution regarding the duration of authorizations for the use of force. It aims to address specific provisions related to the authorization of military actions and the timing of such authorizations. The bill was introduced on April 22, 2026, and is identified as H.J.Res. 159. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hjres159/BILLS-119hjres159ih.pdf.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HJRES 159
Bill HJRES 159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2026. Bill HJRES 159 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2026. Bill HJRES 159's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 22, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 159
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 159
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 159
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 159
Latest Bills
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8495April 26, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 88April 25, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469April 25, 2026
DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026
Bill HR 8136April 25, 2026
DPA Specialized Staffing Act
Bill HR 8138April 25, 2026
DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026
Bill HR 8133April 25, 2026
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 7688April 25, 2026
Mystic Alerts Act
Bill HR 7022April 25, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33April 25, 2026
HEATS Act
Bill HR 5587April 25, 2026