H.R. 7129 · 116th Congress
Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- David Cicilline
- Introduced
- 2020-06-08
- Latest action
- 2020-06-08 · Introduced in House
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).