Docket HopperPart I · Bills · 119th H.J.RES. 159
H.J.Res. 159 · 119th CongressGovernment Operations and Politics

H.J.Res. 159 has not moved since its introduction on Apr 22, 2026, with one cosponsor, a Democrat

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the duration of authorizations of the use of force.

Sponsored by Barrett, Tom R-MI · 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat, 0 Republicans
IntroducedApr 22, 2026
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Passed one chamber—
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What it changes · CRS summary

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Context
Committees
House Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics: 580 of 5,914 bills became law, 113th–118th (9.8%)
Sponsor
0 of 53 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 138 words
Latest action
Apr 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]