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Read. Follow. Verify.The Insurrection Act of 2024: Proposed Changes to Military Deployment Rules
Record date · July 11, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill updates the rules for when and how the President can deploy the U.S. Armed Forces to handle domestic unrest, requiring stricter justification, congressional oversight, and time limits. It establishes that such deployments should be a last resort and provides new pathways for citizens to challenge these actions in court.
This legislation would fundamentally change the legal threshold for domestic military deployment, requiring the President to obtain congressional approval within seven days of an initial proclamation to continue operations, thereby shifting the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State and local governments
They must request assistance or be deemed unable to address an insurrection before federal military deployment can occur.
National Guard members
They are explicitly prohibited from being used to suppress domestic insurrection or enforce law while performing training or other duty.
Federal civilian law enforcement
Their inability to address a situation is a prerequisite for the deployment of the Armed Forces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the President deploy the military indefinitely under this bill?
Does this bill allow the military to suspend habeas corpus?
Can I sue if I am harmed by a military deployment under this act?
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Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2024
“In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In support of increasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officials. In support of the Right to Vote Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of reform to the Insurrections Act. In support of preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to H.R. 9495 (Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) provision of empowering unilateral revocation of tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profits In opposition to Schedule F reforms weakening the federal civil work service. In support of the PRESS Act to protect journalists from court-ordered disclosure of sources in the absence of a threat of imminent violence or terrorism threat against the U.S. In support of checks against the weaponization of the Department of Justice In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power. ”
Protect Democracy United (fka UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2024
“In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In support of increasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officials. In support of the Right to Vote Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of reform to the Insurrections Act. In support of preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to H.R. 9495 (Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) provision of empowering unilateral revocation of tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profits In opposition to Schedule F reforms weakening the federal civil work service. In support of the PRESS Act to protect journalists from court-ordered disclosure of sources in the absence of a threat of imminent violence or terrorism threat against the U.S. In support of checks against the weaponization of the Department of Justice In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power. ”
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