H.R. 4264, called the "Stop Trump's Abuse of Power Act," would restrict the President's power to deploy active-duty military troops within the United States to respond to peaceful protests and demonstrations. Currently, the President has broad authority under federal law to use the armed forces domestically to enforce federal authority or address interference with law enforcement. This bill would add a requirement that before deploying regular active-duty military members to respond to any peaceful protest or demonstration, the President must first get permission from the governor or chief executive of the state or territory where the troops would be deployed. The bill does not specify any funding or implementation timeline, as it is primarily a restriction on executive power rather than a spending measure. The legislation was introduced in June 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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