S 2198 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act

This bill requires the President to submit written justification to Congress before the military can assist civilian law enforcement during six specific emergencies: humanitarian crises, natural disasters, public health emergencies, critical infrastructure attacks, nuclear/military attacks, or major terrorist incidents. It limits military support to 14 days without congressional approval via a special joint resolution, which must include a description of the emergency's impact. The bill also prohibits military personnel from holding civilian law enforcement positions simultaneously (with limited reserve component exceptions) and removes references to "civil disturbances" from military support guidelines. These changes aim to establish clearer congressional oversight for military involvement in domestic law enforcement operations.
Sub-Topics: Law Enforcement
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Introduced Jun 26, 2025 Last action Jun 26, 2025
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