Defend Our Borders From Armed Invaders Act

HR 7182, the Defend Our Borders From Armed Invaders Act, would authorize the National Guard to stop individuals attempting to cross the U.S. border from Mexico by land if they are clearly carrying weapons. This bill amends federal law to explicitly allow the National Guard to take necessary actions against such individuals without requiring special federal approval. It directly affects National Guard operations along the U.S.-Mexico border and targets only those crossing with weapons, not all border crossers. The law overrides existing restrictions on National Guard use for domestic border security under 18 U.S.C. § 1385.