Legislative research

Search Congress

Showing 37 results for Military operations and strategy

Bills

37
Bill

Supporting the designation of October 26, 2025, as the "Day of the Deployed".

House

Expresses support for designating October 26, 2025, as the Day of the Deployed to honor deployed service members and their families

Latest action: Fri Oct 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating October 26, 2025, as the "Day of the Deployed".

Senate

Designates October 26, 2025, as the Day of the Deployed to honor deployed Armed Forces members and their families

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

House

Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress authorizes them

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

House

Directs the President to remove unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless Congress has approved their use through war or force authorization

Latest action: Thu Jan 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Senate

Designates the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to honor Gold Star families

Latest action: Fri Sep 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating April 5, 2025, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

Senate

Designates April 5, 2025, as Gold Star Wives Day to honor surviving spouses of fallen service members

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.

Senate

Recognizes the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter's contributions to U.S. and allied national defense and honors the Army personnel who operate and sustain it

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution honoring the pilots, maintainers, analysts, sailors, support aircraft, and families, among various other essential groups involved in the success of Operation Midnight Hammer.

Senate

Honors the pilots, maintainers, analysts, sailors, support aircraft crews, families, and other essential groups involved in the success of Operation Midnight Hammer

Latest action: Mon Oct 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Air Force Major Ariana G. Savino, Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval, Air Force Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Air Force Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.

Senate

Honors the service and sacrifice of six Air Force members named in the resolution

Latest action: Mon Mar 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

House

Implement reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14 through an enacted budget reconciliation measure

Latest action: Fri Jul 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Sets FY2026 defense and national security policies and authorities for Defense Department programs, military construction, nuclear security, and related State Department, Coast Guard, and intelligence activities

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

OATH Act of 2025

Senate

Authorizes military honors ceremonies by veterans organizations for deceased veterans who did not receive funeral honors at burial

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Drone Espionage Act

House

Prohibits drone espionage through a measure titled the Drone Espionage Act now before the Judiciary Committee

Latest action: Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025

Senate

Restricts certain Russia China Iran and North Korea linked real estate transactions near military installations and ranges by requiring federal security review before related project decisions proceed

Latest action: Wed Jan 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized such military action, with a limited exception for imminent defense

Latest action: Tue Apr 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

House

Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran by March 30, 2026, unless Congress authorizes such military action or declares war

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

WINGS Act

House

Establishes the WINGS Act as introduced and referred to the House Health Subcommittee for further consideration

Latest action: Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

COUNTER Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize a federal framework under the COUNTER Act of 2025 to combat illicit tunnel activities and related cross-border security threats

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits using federal funds for a first use nuclear strike unless Congress specifically authorizes it through a declaration of war

Latest action: Wed Jan 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Drone Espionage Act

Senate

Extends Espionage Act criminal prohibitions to obtaining, receiving, or transmitting national defense information by video

Latest action: Mon Feb 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.

House

Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere unless Congress authorizes the use of force or declares war

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

House

Directs a security assessment focused on the Baltic region to inform U.S. national security policy in 2025

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized those hostilities

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President to end U.S. Armed Forces hostilities against Iran unless Congress has declared war or specifically authorized force against Iran

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress specifically authorizes them

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act

House

Authorize defense cooperation under the Abraham Accords to counter terrorism among participating countries

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

House

Directs the President to end unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes them, while preserving defense against imminent attack

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

DISRUPT Act

Senate

Establishes the DISRUPT Act as a Senate bill pending consideration, with no specific policy details available beyond its title

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025

House

Prohibits funding for a first-use nuclear strike unless Congress expressly authorizes it through a declaration of war

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate

Directs the President to end unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces hostilities within or against Venezuela while preserving self-defense against armed or imminent attack

Latest action: Thu Nov 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

House

Condemns Turkey's continued occupation of Cyprus and urges withdrawal of Turkish troops while pressing adherence to NATO democratic principles

Latest action: Tue Jan 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate

Directs the President to end unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces hostilities within or against Venezuela while preserving self-defense against armed attack or imminent threat

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025

House

Require Treasury, after a presidential threat determination involving China, to report to Congress on specified Chinese officials' finances and block certain transactions with them and, when appropriate, their immediate family members

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act

Senate

Establishes a resilience initiative to protect critical undersea infrastructure from disruption and damage

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025

House

Expand federal support for western wildfire response and recovery activities through a wildfire assistance program

Latest action: Fri Dec 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025

Senate

Authorizes federal wildfire recovery, disaster assistance, technology deployment, and interagency coordination for post-fire management and response

Latest action: Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)