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Congressional Control Over Presidential War Powers

The ability of Congress to limit the President's use of military force through funding and legislation.

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Jan 18, 2026

How can Congress design funding riders or NDAA language to more effectively constrain the president’s use of force?

Congress can use funding riders and NDAA language to reshape presidential use of force by tying money to narrow, enforceable conditions, stricter reporting, and statutory sunsets—while recognizing lim...