Restoring the United States Department of War
Authorizes the secondary titles Department of War and Secretary of War for non-statutory and ceremonial use, keeps the statutory Department of Defense names controlling, and directs the Secretary to recommend the actions needed to make the name change permanent, which requires Congress.
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What each section does, and how they differ.
Restores the historical name Department of War for the Department of Defense, stating that the name signals strength and resolve and sharpen focus on national interests.
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use the secondary title Secretary of War in official correspondence, communications, and ceremonial contexts.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.