H.R. 6751 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Dec 16, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRepeals the 2001 military force authorization
This bill would end the Authorization for Use of Military Force that Congress passed after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The repeal would take effect 240 days after the bill becomes law, giving the government time to transition away from that authority.
How it affects you
This change affects how the U.S. military operates, particularly regarding which military actions the government can take without new congressional approval. The exact impact on everyday Americans depends on what military authorities the government relies on after this authorization expires, which the summary doesn't detail.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Dec 16, 2025)
Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force signed into law September 18, 2001, with the repeal effective 240 days after the date of the enactment of the bill.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6751
A BILL
Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
Sponsor: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7) · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 16, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”