# 119-hr-5389: Restoring the United States Department of War Act

119-hr-5389, Restoring the United States Department of War Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5389
- Congress: 119
- Title: Restoring the United States Department of War Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Elevates Executive Order 14347 into law to restore the United States Department of War.** The bill would codify Executive Order 14347 and give it the force and effect of federal law. It includes no funding, enforcement mechanisms, program or personnel authorities, or other operative provisions beyond that codification.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Make War Department order law: mixed, low. This bill would make Executive Order 14347 (90 Fed. Reg. 17508) into law. That order deals with restoring the United States Department of War. It would take effect upon enactment. The bill does not provide money, change benefit rules, or set new duties for people. Any household effects would only c…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-5389 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5389)

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- [119-hr-687: MERIT Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-687)
- [119-hr-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4706)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-7452: Air Quality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7452)
- [119-hr-2395: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2395)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5389 (as of 2026-04-21).