Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025

# Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025 would require the federal government to regularly assess and report on military operations that continue without formal declarations of war. The bill aims to increase congressional oversight and public transparency regarding long-term military commitments, ensuring that ongoing military activities receive periodic review rather than continuing indefinitely by default. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect the executive branch (particularly the Department of Defense), Congress, and ultimately the American public. It would establish requirements for government officials to justify continuing military operations and would give Congress a formal mechanism to review these activities.

Military personnel and defense policy would be indirectly affected by any changes in how operations are authorized and maintained. **Current Status** As of now, S. 804 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) in the 119th Congress.