Increased Congressional Oversight of National Guard Domestic Deployments
This new act requires the President to inform Congress about any domestic use of the National Guard, except for natural disasters. Citizens will gain greater transparency regarding why and how the National Guard is deployed in domestic situations, potentially impacting their sense of security and government accountability.
Key points
The President must report to Congress within 15 days on any domestic National Guard deployment, including legal basis, goals, and costs.
Reports will detail interactions between National Guard members and civilians, and assessments from local law enforcement agencies.
The act does not apply to National Guard deployments for natural disasters, meaning procedures for such events remain unchanged.
Status:
Introduced
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