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H.R. 6533: Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act

This bill, known as the Military in Law Enforcement Accountability Act, proposes several changes regarding the interaction between the military and civilian law enforcement agencies. Here’s a summary of the main provisions:

1. Limitation on Support by Armed Forces to Civilian Law Enforcement

The Secretary of Defense will have restricted authority to provide support to civilian law enforcement. Support can only be given if the President first notifies Congress and provides justification, which must include:

The name of the agency receiving the support.
A budget and implementation timeline with milestones.
A description of the funding sources.
Plans for the sustainment of the support.
Objectives and evaluation metrics for the support provided.
A summary of support given in the three prior fiscal years.

Additionally, the support cannot exceed 30 days unless Congress approves an extension through a joint resolution.

2. Prohibition on Simultaneous Service in Military and Civilian Law Enforcement

Individuals serving in any capacity in the Department of Defense are prohibited from simultaneously serving in any civilian law enforcement role outside the military. There are exceptions for members of reserve components, who may serve in civilian law enforcement as long as they recuse themselves from such duties during active duty.

3. Expansion of Requirements for Assistance

The bill expands the requirements for military and federal law enforcement personnel when assisting civil authorities. It removes the specification that military response is only related to civil disturbances, thereby broadening the circumstances under which military assistance applies.

4. Private Right of Action

The bill provides a legal avenue for individuals, states, or local governments who believe they have been wronged by a violation of this act to file a civil lawsuit in federal court. Courts may grant injunctive or equitable relief and damages in such cases.

5. Clerical and Conforming Amendments

Several technical amendments are included to ensure that changes are consistent with existing laws, particularly in how military and law enforcement interactions are governed.

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Date	Action
Dec. 09, 2025	Introduced in House
Dec. 09, 2025	Referred 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.

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