This bill would repeal Public Law 85-7, a Cold War-era joint resolution that has authorized U.S. military operations in the Middle East since 1957. The legislation, introduced by Senators Kaine, Lee, Merkley, and Paul, would eliminate the legal authority underlying decades of military interventions in that region. The bill contains no new funding provisions or implementation timeline, as it simply seeks to revoke existing authorization rather than create new programs. This measure would affect the executive branch's ability to conduct military operations in the Middle East without seeking fresh congressional approval for each action. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration.
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