PRIA Logo™
116-hr-7129116th Congress

Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act

Sponsored By: Representative Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

Unknown

Summary

Stop Using Military Force Against Civilians Act This bill limits the authority of the President, except in the case of a natural disaster, to call into service or use state militia or armed forces to provide aid to a state government following an insurrection or to enforce federal authority. After not more than 3 days, the President must withdraw any militia or armed forces unless an extension of not more than 14 days is enacted (not more than 2 additional authorizations for extension may be enacted).

Personalized for You

How does this bill affect your finances?

Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.

Free to download

Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

RI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2020

  • Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

  • Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

  • Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

  • Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

  • Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

  • Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]

    GU • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2020

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

View on Congress.gov
Back to Legislation