The Safeguarding the Use of the National Guard Act, introduced in September 2025, requires the President to notify Congress within 15 days whenever the National Guard is deployed or used domestically for purposes other than disaster relief. The President must provide a detailed report justifying the deployment, describing its effects, including any interactions with civilians; gathering input from local and state law enforcement; estimating total federal costs; and certifying that the deployment won't compromise the military's ability to respond to disasters. The bill applies to all domestic National Guard deployments except those authorized under federal disaster relief laws. By establishing this congressional oversight requirement, the legislation aims to ensure transparency and accountability in how the federal government uses the National Guard within U.S. borders.
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