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Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7297| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2020
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Evidence and witnessesMilitary civil functions

Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7297| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2020
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.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 22, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 22, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Representative

California

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Evidence and witnessesMilitary civil functions