United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 7129 (116th)
Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act
Introduced
8 June 2020
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Summary
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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 June 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 8 June 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 8 June 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7129
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/7129