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Increased Congressional Oversight for Domestic National Guard Deployments

This new act requires the President to notify Congress with detailed reasons and conditions before deploying the National Guard domestically. It aims to increase transparency and oversight over internal security decisions. Citizens will gain greater awareness of how military forces can be used in domestic emergencies.
Key points
The President must notify Congress 24 hours before deploying the National Guard for domestic operations.
The notice must detail the justification, location, duration, training, and chain of command for the units.
For deployments lasting over 48 hours, Congress must receive regular updates on their continuation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3449
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]