H.R. 4076: Insurrection Act of 2025

The bill titled the Insurrection Act of 2025 proposes to grant limited authority to the President to use the Armed Forces for the purpose of suppressing insurrection, rebellion, or significant domestic violence in the United States. Here are the main points of the bill:

Short Title

This act can be referred to as the Insurrection Act of 2025.

Authority to Use Armed Forces

The bill articulates that the deployment of Armed Forces should only occur as a last resort when:

• State and local authorities are unable to manage insurrections or domestic violence.
• Federal civilian law enforcement is inadequate in enforcing laws obstructed by such situations.

Conditions for Deployment

The President may authorize Armed Forces action only under specific circumstances, including:

• There is an insurrection or rebellion in a State that overwhelms local authorities.
• Widespread domestic violence in a State that local authorities cannot control.
• Obstruction of State or Federal laws that denies specific rights or safety protections, and local or federal officers cannot intervene effectively.

Presidential and Congressional Involvement

The bill mandates that:

• The President must consult Congress as much as possible before using military power.
• The President has to issue a proclamation detailing the basis for military intervention.
• A written report must be submitted to Congress at the time the proclamation is made.

Duration and Approval of Authority

The President's authority to use Armed Forces is limited to:

• A 7-day period initially after making the proclamation unless Congress enacts a joint resolution approving the action.
• The joint resolution can extend authority for an additional 14 days, subject to congressional review and approval.

Limitations on Military Actions

In exercising this authority, several limitations are imposed:

• Military forces must follow prescribed rules of engagement.
• Rights protected by the Constitution, including habeas corpus, cannot be suspended.

Judicial Review

Individuals or entities can challenge the deployment of Armed Forces in court. Courts will review these actions for legal compliance and can expedite proceedings.

State Definitions and Guard Limitations

The term State includes territories like Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. The bill also restricts the deployment of National Guard members who are on training or other duties from being used to suppress domestic uprisings.

Termination of Authority

The exercise of authority under this act can end under certain conditions, such as:

• Expiration of time limits set by the bill.
• Presidential revocation of assistance requests.

Relevant Companies

• BA (Boeing Company) - The military actions could impact defense contracts and the operations involving military equipment provided by defense contractors.
• LOCK (Lockheed Martin Corporation) - Similar to Boeing, Lockheed could see direct impacts based on increased military needs during deployments.
• RTX (Raytheon Technologies Corporation) - As a major defense contractor, the demand for their military technologies and services may be influenced by the usage of Armed Forces under this Act.