Peace Through Strength Act of 2025

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5522 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5522 To change the name of the Department of Defense to the ``Department of War'', and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 19, 2025 Mr. McGuire introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To change the name of the Department of Defense to the ``Department of War'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Peace Through Strength Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. CHANGE OF NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ``DEPARTMENT OF WAR''. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) On August 7, 1789, 236 years ago, President George Washington signed into law a bill establishing the United States Department of War to oversee the operation and maintenance of military and naval affairs. (2) It was under this name that the Department of War, along with the later formed Department of the Navy, won the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II, inspiring awe and confidence in our Nation's military, and ensuring freedom and prosperity for all Americans. (3) The Founders chose this name to signal our strength and resolve to the world. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the name ``Department of War'', more than the current ``Department of Defense'', ensures peace through strength, as it demonstrates our ability and willingness to fight and win wars on behalf of our Nation at a moment's notice, not just to defend. (2) This name sharpens the Department's focus on our own national interest and our adversaries' focus on our willingness and avai