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.
The Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act limits how the Department of Defense can support civilian law enforcement activities. Under the bill, the Secretary of Defense must first submit detailed written justification to Congress describing the agencies involved, budgets, timelines, funding sources, and performance metrics before providing such support. Military assistance can only last up to 30 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving an extension, with the Senate requiring a three-fifths majority vote for approval. The bill also prohibits active-duty military personnel and civilian Defense Department employees from simultaneously serving in civilian law enforcement roles, though reserve component members can maintain civilian law enforcement jobs in their off-duty capacity. Additionally, it expands requirements for how the military and federal law enforcement must assist civil authorities. The legislation allows individuals, states, and local governments harmed by violations to sue in federal court for injunctive relief or damages, but does not establish specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.
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