No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025
Term Dictionary
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- Congress.gov Legislative Glossary - Comprehensive congressional terms
- NVFC Congressional Terms Glossary - Concise, easy-to-understand definitions
The gist
Congress could force the President to pull troops out of U.S. cities by passing a fast-track joint resolution. Funds local cops instead.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: city residents, local police departments, Congress reclaiming war powers from the executive branch.
- Loses: Presidents wanting to deploy National Guard or active military domestically without Congressional buy-in.
What it does
- Amends Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C. 1385) so Congress can terminate any exception via joint resolution.
- Sets fast-track rules: 5-day committee discharge, limited debate, no filibuster on disapproval votes.
- Applies same termination power to National Guard activations under 10 U.S.C. 12406.
- Appropriates $900M for fiscal 2026: $600M Byrne grants, $150M violence prevention, $100M police hiring, $50M emergency aid.
Why should I care?
Supporters say troops patrolling American streets blurs the line between military and police, and Congress should have a quick off-switch. Critics argue Presidents need flexibility to respond to riots, disasters, or threats without waiting on a slow Congress. The debate hits home if National Guard troops show up in your city. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.