H.R. 5604 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
National Guard Proper Use Act
H.R. 5604 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 26, 2025, sponsored by Andrea Salinas with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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 nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andrea Salinas (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Sep 26, 2025)
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- H.R. 10066: Stop Corrupt Trading Act
- H.R. 10102: Data Center Community Reinvestment Act of 2026
- H.R. 10116: Lifeline for First Responders Act
- H.R. 10458: Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026
- H.R. 10698: ICE Shootings Transparency Act
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 2170: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New…
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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