# 119-hr-8435: War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act

119-hr-8435, War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8435
- Congress: 119
- Title: War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Extends the War Powers Resolution's priority procedures to joint resolutions** that address U.S. military engagements. It would add special timing rules to speed congressional handling of joint measures on the use of force. - Members of Congress: Joint resolutions would get priority like concurrent resolutions, letting lawmakers push faster votes and floor consideration. - Debate limits: If the President vetoes a joint resolution, debate on that veto message would be limited to 20 hours in each chamber. - Military families and the public: Joint resolutions that would require removal of U.S. forces engaged in hostilities abroad without a declaration of war would be eligible for priority procedures, reducing delays on withdrawal proposals.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] (D-ME), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster congressional review for troop removal: mixed, high. This bill would let joint resolutions use the fast procedures now limited to concurrent resolutions under the War Powers Resolution. It would add "joint resolution" language to key War Powers rules so joint resolutions that seek removal of U.S. forces engaged in hostilities abroad without a declara…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8435 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8435)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8435 (as of 2026-09-21).