H.R. 4080: To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize the use of National Guard forces for immigration enforcement purposes, to establish criminal penalties for assaulting immigration enforcement officers, and for other purposes.


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: June 23, 2025

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (June 23, 2025)

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GUARD Act

Exempts National Guard enforcement of immigration laws from the Posse Comitatus Act and makes assault on immigration enforcement officers a criminal felony offense.

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