Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 4076, the Insurrection Act of 2025, restricts the President's authority to deploy armed forces domestically by requiring that such deployments be a "last resort" only after state, local, and federal civilian law enforcement have failed or proven unable to respond, and mandating presidential consultation with Congress, issuance of a public proclamation, and detailed written certifications from both the Attorney General and military leadership before any deployment occurs. The bill establishes strict time limits on emergency authority, automatically expiring after 7 days unless Congress votes to approve it through a joint resolution, with any approved authority capped at 14 days and requiring renewal for continued use. The bill also creates robust oversight mechanisms, allowing Congress streamlined procedures to quickly consider and vote on emergency authorizations, while federal courts are empowered to block any authority that violates law or the Constitution. Additionally, individuals harmed by military deployment under these emergency powers gain the right to sue for relief in federal court, ensuring individual accountability alongside legislative and judicial review.
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