Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on June 3, 2025, in accordance with section 1012(a) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
- Last Action
- 7/18/2025
Actions
- 2025-01-21Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2025-01-21Introduced in House
- 2025-01-21Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-21 (00)
This bill requires the consent of the chief executive officers (e.g., governors) of involved states when the President or Department of Defense orders National Guard units to perform training or other duty in such states. Under the bill, the term state includes the District of Columbia and territories or possessions of the United States. The bill also subjects the ordered training or duty to the limitations of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which prohibits the use of the military for civil law enforcement purposes.
Cosponsors (2)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
- Eric Sorensen (D-IL)
Subjects
- Federal officials
- National Guard and reserves
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.