HR 5604In committeeNational Securityhouse

National Guard Proper Use Act

Introduced Sep 26, 2025 by Rep. Andrea Salinas

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Latest action · Sep 26, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

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