A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to revive previous authority on the use of the Armed Forces and the militia to address interference with State or Federal law, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to repeal provisions authorizing the President to: (1) employ the Armed Forces to restore public order and enforce the law in major public emergencies; and (2) provide supplies, services, and equipment to persons affected by the situation. Restores previous authority of the President to use the Armed Forces to suppress situations which interfere with state or federal law.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 2007

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1713)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 February 2007

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1711-1713)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 February 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 April 2007

   Committee

   Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 7 February 2007 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Cosponsor
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