GRAVE Act

House Bill

H.R. 4928

119th Congress

GRAVE Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Case

Representative

Democratic

HI-1

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

The GRAVE Act aims to limit the president's power to take military action, make arms deals, and declare national emergencies without approval from Congress. It would require the president to get specific authorization from Congress before introducing U.S. forces into hostilities, and to get approval for certain arms sales and emergency declarations.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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GRAVE Act

The GRAVE Act aims to limit the president's power to take military action, make arms deals, and declare national emergencies without approval from Congress. It would require the president to get specific authorization from Congress before introducing U.S. forc

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The GRAVE Act aims to limit the president's power to take military action, make arms deals, and declare national emergencies without approval from Congress. It would require the president to get specific authorization from Congress before introducing U.S. forces into hostilities, and to get approval for certain arms sales and emergency declarations.

Bill Number: 4928
Sponsor: Ed Case (D-HI)
Introduced: 8/8/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: GRAVE Act
Bill Number: 4928
Sponsor: Ed Case (D-HI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced: 8/8/2025
Summary: The GRAVE Act aims to limit the president's power to take military action, make arms deals, and declare national emergencies without approval from Congress. It would require the president to get specific authorization from Congress before introducing U.S. forces into hostilities, and to get approval

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The GRAVE Act aims to limit the president's power to take military action, make arms deals, and declare national emergencies without approval from Congress. It would require the president to get specific authorization from Congress before introducing U.S. forces into hostilities, and to get approval for certain arms sales and emergency declarations.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

National Security Reforms and Accountability Act This bill limits presidential authorities related to, and increases congressional oversight of, introducing U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities, arms transactions, and national emergencies. The bill makes various changes to the War Powers Resolution, which provides procedures for Congress and the President to participate in decisions to send U.S. forces into hostilities. These changes include requiring specific statutory authorization for, and revising congressional procedures to approve or disapprove of, the introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds for any activity of U.S. forces that lacks the required authorization. The President must also seek congressional approval before entering, renewing, or extending an arms sale or related transaction if the transaction exceeds specified dollar thresholds. This does not apply to transactions with NATO and its member countries, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Israel, New Zealand, or Taiwan. The bill also prohibits transfers of defense articles and services to countries that commit genocide or otherwise violate international humanitarian law. The bill restricts presidential authorities related to national emergencies, including by limiting the period of a declared emergency to 30 days unless Congress authorizes an extension. The bill also establishes procedures for approving or disapproving an extension, requires the President to provide more detailed reports to Congress about national emergencies, and sets out specific provisions for terminating an emergency.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires congressional approval before the president can introduce U.S. forces into hostilities
Requires congressional approval before the president can enter, renew, or extend certain arms sales and transactions
Limits the duration of declared national emergencies to 30 days unless Congress authorizes an extension

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would shift more power over foreign policy and national security decisions from the president to Congress. It would give Congress more oversight and control over the use of military force, arms deals, and declarations of national emergency. This could affect the president's ability to respond quickly to global events, but would also ensure more democratic input into key decisions that impact national security.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Conflicts and wars

Congressional committees

Congressional leadership

Congressional oversight

Human rights

International law and treaties

Judicial review and appeals

Legislative rules and procedure

Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Military operations and strategy

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4928, 119th Congress (2025). "GRAVE Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4928

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