The Cold War Military Force Repeal Act would repeal the joint resolution known as Public Law 85-7, which was originally enacted to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. This 1958 resolution, also known as the Eisenhower Doctrine, authorized the president to provide military and economic assistance to Middle Eastern countries and to use armed forces in the region to counter communist aggression. The bill would eliminate this decades-old authorization, removing the legal basis for military intervention in the Middle East under this specific resolution. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Barrett and Golden of Maine and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the bill text.
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