The bill would rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War and the Secretary of Defense as the Secretary of War. It would update references in the U.S. Code and treat references in existing official materials as referring to the renamed department. It also allows matching titles for certain subordinate officials. Implementation would follow applicable law and depend on available appropriations.
The bill changes the department’s name and related official titles. It does not describe changes to services or programs for the public.
The bill gives no cost estimate. Implementation is subject to the availability of appropriations.
The bill states that the name “Department of War” would signal strength and willingness to fight, which its sense of Congress says supports peace through strength.
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