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BillHR 6533 · 119

Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act

Introduced
Dec 9, 2025
Cosponsors
31
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 9, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires the military to report and track instances of military personnel being used in law enforcement activities, and establishes guidelines for when military force can be used in domestic law enforcement situations. Limits the use of military equipment and personnel in certain law enforcement contexts.

Sponsored By

Sam T. Liccardo
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 9, 2025
  3. Dec 9, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects military personnel, law enforcement agencies, and civilians who may be subject to military-style law enforcement tactics, by increasing transparency and oversight of military involvement in domestic law enforcement and limiting the use of military force in certain situations. It particularly impacts communities that have experienced militarized policing, such as those near military bases or in areas with high rates of civil unrest.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
32backers
  • Democratic32
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (31)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 9, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.