House
Jun 22, 2020

Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020

Summary

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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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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(6/22/20)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

AS

Mr. Schiff

Senate (D) California

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 22, 2020