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US HB6533
Bill
Status
12/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sam Liccardo
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AI Summary
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Requires the President to submit written justification to Congress before the Department of Defense can provide support to civilian law enforcement, including details on the receiving agency, budget, timeline, funding sources, and objectives
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Limits DoD support to civilian law enforcement to 30 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval by three-fifths vote in the Senate
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Prohibits individuals serving in the Department of Defense (military or civilian) from simultaneously serving in any civilian law enforcement capacity outside DoD, with an exception for reserve component members in their civilian roles
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Expands requirements for Armed Forces and federal law enforcement personnel when assisting civil authorities, removing the limitation that applied only to civil disturbances
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Creates a private right of action allowing any person, state, or local government to sue in federal court for violations, with courts authorized to award injunctive relief and damages
Legislative Description
Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
12/9/2025