H.R. 5604 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

National Guard Proper Use Act

To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] Introduced September 26, 2025 Cosponsors 32 (32 D) Latest action September 26, 2025

Summary

National Guard Proper Use Act
This bill prohibits, in accordance with the Posse Comitatus Act, members of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard from being ordered to enforce immigration laws. Generally, the Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of the military for civil law enforcement purposes.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 26, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  2. Sep 26, 2025 Introduced in House

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