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Increased Congressional Oversight of National Guard Domestic Use

This new act requires the President to inform Congress about any domestic deployment of the National Guard or other reserve forces in the U.S. It aims to increase transparency and oversight regarding how and why military forces are used in domestic situations, excluding natural disasters. Citizens will gain better insight into the costs and effectiveness of such deployments.
Key points
The President must report to Congress details of National Guard domestic deployments, including purpose, legal basis, and costs.
Reports will include information on interactions between military personnel and civilians, and assessments from local law enforcement.
The act does not apply to National Guard deployments for natural disasters, meaning procedures for these events remain unchanged.
The Chief of the National Guard Bureau will brief Congress on whether deployments reduced violence and met stated goals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4998
Sponsor: Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16]
Process start date: 2025-08-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SUN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4998.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President must report to Congress details of National Guard domestic deployments, including purpose, legal basis, and costs.
  • Reports will include information on interactions between military personnel and civilians, and assessments from local law enforcement.
  • The act does not apply to National Guard deployments for natural disasters, meaning procedures for these events remain unchanged.
  • The Chief of the National Guard Bureau will brief Congress on whether deployments reduced violence and met stated goals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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