HR 5604 119th Congress House In Committee

National Guard Proper Use Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. · Sep 26, 2025

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Legislative Summary

National Guard Proper Use Act This bill prohibits, in accordance with the Posse Comitatus Act, members of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard from being ordered to enforce immigration laws. Generally, the Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of the military for civil law enforcement purposes.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
Independent · OR

Cosponsors (32)

Rep. Tokuda Del. Norton Rep. Bynum Rep. Bonamici Rep. Dexter Rep. Hoyle Rep. Bell Rep. Doggett Rep. Mullin Rep. Davis+22 more

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