The NOTICE Act would require the President to notify Congress at least 24 hours before federalizing National Guard members for domestic deployment, and to provide detailed justification for why the deployment is necessary. The notification must specify whether the deployment is being used to respond to an invasion, rebellion, or law enforcement need, and must include information about the geographic area, duration, training received, and chain of command for the deployed units. If a deployment lasts longer than 48 hours, the President must submit written updates to Congress every 72 hours describing the ongoing necessity for the deployment and any changed circumstances. The bill affects the President's authority to deploy the National Guard domestically and creates accountability requirements for Congress, though it does not include specific funding provisions or timelines beyond the notification requirements. The legislation was introduced in December 2025 by a bipartisan group of senators and is currently pending review by the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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