Limiting Military Deployment in US Streets and Boosting Local Police Funding
This Act aims to restrict the use of the Armed Forces for domestic law enforcement by granting Congress the authority to terminate such deployments via a joint resolution of disapproval. To support law enforcement, the bill appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026 for state and local programs, including hiring officers and community violence intervention initiatives. The Act prohibits using these funds to finance the assignment of federal law enforcement personnel to states and localities.
Key points
Congressional Authority: Congress may terminate exceptions to the Posse Comitatus Act or reserve activations at any time by enacting a joint resolution of disapproval.
Appropriations: A total of $900 million is appropriated for fiscal year 2026 for state and local law enforcement activities, including $600 million for the Byrne JAG program and $150 million for violence intervention.
Federal Personnel Prohibition: None of the amounts made available under the Act may be used to fund the assignment of federal law enforcement personnel to states and localities.
Legislative Procedures: Expedited procedures are established in the Senate and House of Representatives for the consideration of joint resolutions of disapproval.
Status:
Introduced
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