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Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7297
Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020
This bill modifies provisions of the Posse Comitatus Act that prohibit the willful use of any part of the Army or Air Force to execute the law unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress. Specifically, the bill expands the applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act to all branches of the Armed Forces.
The bill also prohibits the use of evidence obtained by or with the assistance of a member of the Armed Forces in violation of the bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7297
Bill HR 7297 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7297 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7297's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 22, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7297
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7297
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Evidence and witnesses
- Military civil functions
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7297
Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the use of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws, and for other purposes.
Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7297
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