H.R. 5389, the Restoring the United States Department of War Act, would convert Executive Order 14347 into permanent federal law, giving it the force and effect of legislation that cannot be easily reversed by future administrations. The bill would restore the Department of War as a cabinet-level agency, replacing or restructuring the current Department of Defense. This legislation would affect all military personnel, defense contractors, and federal employees in the defense sector, as well as the overall structure of military command and operations. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines in the provided text. The measure was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services for consideration.
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