S. 3167: No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025, aims to regulate the deployment of military forces within the United States. Here are the main points of what the bill would do:

1. Limiting Military Deployments

The bill proposes changes to existing laws regarding the use of military forces for domestic purposes. Specifically, it updates Section 1385 of Title 18 of the United States Code, allowing Congress to terminate any exceptions permitting military deployment in certain situations through a joint resolution of disapproval. This means that if Congress wishes to stop the deployment of armed forces, it can do so by passing specific legislation.

The procedure outlined for this includes:

The introduction of a joint resolution in either the Senate or the House, which must clearly state the prohibition of military deployment in a specified location and for a defined duration.
A timeline for Congress to take action, including specific days for committee reviews and votes.
Limiting debate on these resolutions to ensure they are passed in a timely manner.

2. Termination of Section 12406 Activations

The bill also amends Section 12406 of Title 10 of the United States Code, granting Congress the authority to terminate activations of military forces more easily, again via a joint resolution of disapproval. This allows for a similar mechanism as described above for military deployments, emphasizing congressional oversight over military action.

3. Funding for State and Local Law Enforcement

The legislation proposes significant funding to support state and local law enforcement agencies without using federal personnel. The recommended appropriations include:

$600 million for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
$150 million for community violence intervention and prevention initiatives.
$50 million for emergency law enforcement assistance.
$100 million for hiring and rehiring law enforcement officers.

Importantly, none of the funds provided under this section can be used to deploy federal law enforcement personnel to state and local levels. This is designed to keep military and federal law enforcement personnel away from domestic policing roles, aligning with the act's overarching aim of preventing military presence in civilian situations.

4. Congressional Intent and Severability

The bill clarifies that if Congress does not introduce or enact a resolution of disapproval concerning military deployment, no inference can be drawn regarding Congress's intent regarding such deployment. Furthermore, it includes a severability clause, which ensures that if any part of the bill is found unconstitutional, the rest remains effective.