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Sam Liccardo (D-CA)

Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act

H.R. 6533 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 31 Democratic cosponsors · See all 31 cosponsors

Last activity — 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.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act aims to limit how the Department of Defense and federal law enforcement support civilian law enforcement. It requires the President to provide specific written justifications to Congress before the Secretary of Defense provides such support. The bill mandates that any support lasting longer than 30 days must be approved through a specific joint resolution of Congress. It also prohibits individuals from serving in both the Department of Defense and civilian law enforcement simultaneously, with limited exceptions for reservists. Additionally, the bill modifies requirements for when the Armed Forces and federal personnel assist civil authorities. Finally, it establishes a private right of action for those aggrieved by violations of the Act.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates detailed written justifications and budget notifications to Congress regarding military support for civilian law enforcement.

  • Scored +6

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill increases oversight and legislative control over the use of military and federal personnel in civilian law enforcement.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The bill establishes a private right of action for individuals, States, or local governments aggrieved by violations of the Act.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill imposes recusal requirements on reservists called to active duty regarding their civilian law enforcement roles.

  • Scored -2

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill requires reservists called to active duty to formally recuse themselves from their civilian law enforcement duties.