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119-s-5206119th Congress

Cold War Military Force Repeal Act

Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Introduced

Summary

Repeals a Cold War-era joint resolution titled 'A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.' The Cold War Military Force Repeal Act would remove Public Law 85-7 (22 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.) from the statutes, end its statutory authority and any obligations or policy directives, and not create new authority, programs, funding, or enforcement mechanisms, and the repeal would be immediate upon enactment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Repeal of Cold War Middle East Authority

If enacted, this bill would repeal the joint resolution titled "A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East" (Public Law 85-7; 22 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.). The repeal would remove that statutory authority from the U.S. Code and would be effective upon enactment. It would end any legal duties, authorities, or policy directions contained in that joint resolution and would not create new funding, programs, or enforcement rules. Households would not see a direct, immediate change to taxes or benefits, but U.S. foreign policy, military posture, or related spending would likely change indirectly over time.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

Roll Call Votes

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