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H.R. 7297 (116th)

Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 June 2020

Last action

22 June 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

3 January 2025

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 22 June 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 22 June 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 June 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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