Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act

House Bill 7129 - Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 7129 Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7129

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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Current Status of Bill HR 7129

Bill HR 7129 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7129 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7129's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 8, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7129

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7129

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Congressional-executive branch relations

- First Amendment rights

- Military civil functions

- Military personnel and dependents

- Militias and paramilitary groups

- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

- Protest and dissent

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7129

Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to limit the authority of the President to use the militia or Armed Forces to enforce Federal authority or to provide Federal aid to State governments, and for other purposes.

Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act