Department of War Restoration Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5080
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-02: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-28T08:06:32Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 5080: Department of War Restoration Act of 2025
Purpose
The legislation aims to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, along with updating the title of its head from Secretary of Defense to Secretary of War.
Key Provisions
- The Department of Defense is redesignated as the Department of War.
- The head of the renamed department is designated as the Secretary of War.
- All existing references to the Department of Defense or Secretary of Defense in laws, rules, regulations, directives, or other official documents are to be treated as referring to the Department of War and Secretary of War, respectively.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill introduces a name change for the department and its leadership position. It does not alter the department's structure, responsibilities, or operations beyond updating official references.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Requires updates to documents, signage, and systems across federal entities.
- On citizens: May influence public awareness or perception of the military through the revised name.
- On international relations: Could affect how the U.S. military is viewed by other nations due to the terminology shift.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The Department of Defense and its personnel.
- Congress and other federal lawmakers.
- Military service members and related agencies.
- Recipients of official U.S. government documents referencing the department.
Notable Implications
The bill represents a symbolic redesignation without constitutional or structural alterations to the department's authority. It may carry political significance in how national defense is framed in law and public discourse.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Cosponsors (11)
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-02: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2025-09-02: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Department of War Restoration Act of 2025 — issued 2025-09-02 — PDF (2 pages)