Congress could stop certain troop deployments through resolutions that become law

Congress could stop a covered military deployment through a resolution that becomes law. This covers exceptions to the federal ban on using troops to enforce civilian law and activations under section 12406 of federal military law. Each resolution would name the legal authority, military actions, location, and length of the ban. Congress could take this step at any time.

Congress would set aside $850 million. The amounts would be $600 million for justice grants, $150 million for violence prevention, and $100 million for hiring or rehiring career law enforcement officers. Some rules for the justice grants, including special rules for Puerto Rico, would not apply. The money could not pay for assigning federal law enforcement staff to states or localities. The fiscal year 2026 money would remain available until spent.

Congress would set aside $50 million for emergency law enforcement assistance. The assistance would support state and local law enforcement. The President could direct up to $10 million per law enforcement emergency with approval from both the state and local chief executives. The money could not pay for assigning federal law enforcement staff to states or localities. The fiscal year 2026 money would remain available until spent.