Bill would bar military from enforcing immigration laws
In committeeH.R. 5604Latest action
Sponsor: Andrea Salinas · Representative · OR
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Official title: National Guard Proper Use Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 5604 would make it illegal for the military or National Guard to enforce immigration laws.
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What does this do?
This bill would ban ordering U.S. military members or National Guard troops to carry out immigration enforcement. That includes tasks like detaining or arresting people for immigration reasons. It builds on an existing law called the Posse Comitatus Act, which already limits the military's role in civilian law enforcement.
Who does it affect?
Military service members and National Guard troops would be protected from being ordered into immigration enforcement roles. Federal officials would lose the legal authority to give those orders.
Why does it matter?
If passed, immigration enforcement would remain solely a civilian responsibility. Military and National Guard members could not be directed to perform those duties, even if ordered by federal officials.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 26, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.