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Insurrection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2070| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (24)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Insurrection Act of 2025" significantly amends Chapter 13 of Title 10, United States Code, to redefine and limit the authority for deploying the Armed Forces domestically to suppress insurrections, rebellions, or quell domestic violence. It establishes a clear policy that such deployments are a last resort , to be ordered only when state, local, and federal civilian law enforcement authorities are overwhelmed or unable to address the situation. The bill outlines specific triggering circumstances for presidential action, including insurrections against state or federal governments, widespread domestic violence, or obstruction of state or federal law that deprives constitutional rights, particularly voting rights. Crucially, it requires a request for assistance from the state's chief executive or legislature in many scenarios, or demonstrates a failure of state and local authorities. New limitations are imposed on the President's authority, mandating that deployed forces operate under Standing Rules for the Use of Force and explicitly prohibiting the suspension of habeas corpus or actions violating federal or state law. Before deployment, the President must consult with Congress , issue a public proclamation, and submit a detailed report outlining the necessity, scope, and expected duration of the mission, including certifications from the Attorney General. A key provision introduces a 7-day temporary effective period for any deployment, after which congressional approval via a joint resolution of approval is required for continued action. This resolution, which allows for 14-day extensions, is subject to expedited legislative procedures in both the House and Senate, including automatic committee discharge and limited debate without amendments. Furthermore, the bill establishes a robust mechanism for judicial review , allowing any injured individual or entity to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief. District courts are granted jurisdiction to review the legal basis of deployments, with a "substantial evidence" standard for factual determinations and expedited consideration, including direct appeal to the Supreme Court. Finally, it explicitly prohibits the use of state-controlled National Guard members (under Title 32) for these purposes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4699
Insurrection Act of 2024
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4076
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4699
    Insurrection Act of 2024


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4076
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4076: Insurrection Act of 2025

Insurrection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2070| Senate 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
The "Insurrection Act of 2025" significantly amends Chapter 13 of Title 10, United States Code, to redefine and limit the authority for deploying the Armed Forces domestically to suppress insurrections, rebellions, or quell domestic violence. It establishes a clear policy that such deployments are a last resort , to be ordered only when state, local, and federal civilian law enforcement authorities are overwhelmed or unable to address the situation. The bill outlines specific triggering circumstances for presidential action, including insurrections against state or federal governments, widespread domestic violence, or obstruction of state or federal law that deprives constitutional rights, particularly voting rights. Crucially, it requires a request for assistance from the state's chief executive or legislature in many scenarios, or demonstrates a failure of state and local authorities. New limitations are imposed on the President's authority, mandating that deployed forces operate under Standing Rules for the Use of Force and explicitly prohibiting the suspension of habeas corpus or actions violating federal or state law. Before deployment, the President must consult with Congress , issue a public proclamation, and submit a detailed report outlining the necessity, scope, and expected duration of the mission, including certifications from the Attorney General. A key provision introduces a 7-day temporary effective period for any deployment, after which congressional approval via a joint resolution of approval is required for continued action. This resolution, which allows for 14-day extensions, is subject to expedited legislative procedures in both the House and Senate, including automatic committee discharge and limited debate without amendments. Furthermore, the bill establishes a robust mechanism for judicial review , allowing any injured individual or entity to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief. District courts are granted jurisdiction to review the legal basis of deployments, with a "substantial evidence" standard for factual determinations and expedited consideration, including direct appeal to the Supreme Court. Finally, it explicitly prohibits the use of state-controlled National Guard members (under Title 32) for these purposes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4699
Insurrection Act of 2024
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4076
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4699
    Insurrection Act of 2024


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4076
    Introduced in House
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (24)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4076: Insurrection Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted