Cold War Military Force Repeal Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
S. 5206, the Cold War Military Force Repeal Act, would repeal a 1957 joint resolution known as the resolution "to promote peace and stability in the Middle East" (Public Law 85-7, codified at 22 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.). That resolution, often called the Eisenhower Doctrine, was enacted during the Cold War era to authorize U.S. economic and military assistance and cooperation with Middle Eastern nations. This bill's sole substantive provision is to formally strike that authority from law.
The bill would primarily affect the federal government's statutory authorities related to Middle East policy, removing a decades-old legal basis that has remained on the books since 1957. It does not create new programs, funding, or restrictions, nor does it address any other current authorizations; its effect is limited to eliminating this specific older resolution.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026, by Senator Tim Kaine, along with cosponsors Senators Lee, Merkley, and Paul, reflecting a bipartisan group of sponsors. It has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, where it would need to be considered before any further action, such as a committee vote, floor debate, or a vote by the full Senate. As of the latest available action, no additional steps have been taken.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 5206 do?
- S. 5206, the Cold War Military Force Repeal Act, would repeal a 1957 joint resolution known as the resolution "to promote peace and stability in the Middle East" (Public Law 85-7, codified at 22 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.). That resolution, often called the Eisenhower Doctrine, was enacted during the Cold War era to authorize U.S. economic and military assistance and cooperation with Middle Eastern nations. This bill's sole substantive provision is to formally strike that authority from law. The bill would primarily affect the federal government's statutory authorities related to Middle East policy, removing a decades-old legal basis that has remained on the books since 1957. It does not create new programs, funding, or restrictions, nor does it address any other current authorizations; its effect is limited to eliminating this specific older resolution. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026, by Senator Tim Kaine, along with cosponsors Senators Lee, Merkley, and Paul, reflecting a bipartisan group of sponsors. It has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, where it would need to be considered before any further action, such as a committee vote, floor debate, or a vote by the full Senate. As of the latest available action, no additional steps have been taken.
- Has S. 5206 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5206. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5206?
- S. 5206 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5206?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (30 Jul 2026).
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