Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 22, 2020)
Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020
This bill modifies provisions of the Posse Comitatus Act that prohibit the willful use of any part of the Army or Air Force to execute the law unless expressly authorized by the Constitution or an act of Congress. Specifically, the bill expands the applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act to all branches of the Armed Forces.
The bill also prohibits the use of evidence obtained by or with the assistance of a member of the Armed Forces in violation of the bill.
What just happenedJun 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 22, 2020
- Jun 22, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 22, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 22, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House