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House bill · H.R. 8436 (119th Congress)

Cold War Military Force Repeal Act

Latest action May 20, 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Sponsor

Tom Barrett

U.S. Representative, MI-7 · Republican

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Summary

Would repeal Public Law 85-7, the 1957 joint resolution entitled "A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East," which authorized certain uses of U.S. armed forces in the region.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Gregory W. Meeks and 3 others

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Full history

  1. May 20, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Apr 22, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House

  4. Apr 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives