H.R. 5080 is a straightforward bill that would rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, and change the title of the Secretary of Defense to Secretary of War. The legislation affects all federal agencies and departments that reference the Department of Defense or Secretary of Defense, automatically updating those references throughout existing laws, regulations, directives, and official documents. The bill contains no new funding, budget changes, or implementation timeline beyond the date of enactment. Introduced in September 2025, it was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services for consideration. This is primarily a nomenclature change with no substantive alterations to the agency's structure, mission, or operations.
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