HR 7129 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act

Introduced 2020-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.(2020-06-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act This bill limits the authority of the President, except in the case of a natural disaster, to call into service or use state militia or armed forces to provide aid to a state government following an insurrection or to enforce federal authority. After not more than 3 days, the President must withdraw any militia or armed forces unless an extension of not more than 14 days is enacted (not more than 2 additional authorizations for extension may be enacted).…

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Cosponsors (18)

18 Democrats