Department of War Restoration Act of 2025

# Department of War Restoration Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would rename the Department of Defense back to the "Department of War." That's the primary action proposed in the legislation. The Department of Defense has held its current name since 1949, when it was officially established under that title (though the department itself existed earlier as the War Department). This bill seeks to reverse that naming convention. **Who It Affects:** The change would affect the federal department overseeing U.S. military operations and defense policy.

While the name change itself wouldn't alter how the department functions, operates, or serves service members and their families, it would be a symbolic change to official government terminology used in laws, documents, and communications. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (HR 5080) is in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. This means it has been referred to the appropriate House committee for review but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Many bills introduced in Congress remain in committee and do not become law.