The End Endless Wars Act would repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, a law that has allowed the president to conduct military operations against terrorist groups around the world for over two decades without requiring new congressional approval for each military action. The repeal would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving the government a six-month transition period. This legislation would affect the military's ability to conduct ongoing operations in multiple countries and would require Congress to pass new authorizations for any future military actions the president wishes to pursue. The bill was introduced by Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Mike Braun, and J.D. Vance in June 2023 and was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. No specific funding is allocated in this bill since it removes rather than creates military authority.
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