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H.R. 7129

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Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act
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Committee
Latest Action · June 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
June 8, 2020
Cosponsors (18)
18D 0R
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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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