Bill > HR336

This resolution condemns the deployment of federal military and National Guard forces into American cities, specifically addressing actions taken by the Trump Administration in cities like Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The resolution argues that such deployments violate the principles of federalism, the Posse Comitatus Act (which limits military involvement in domestic law enforcement), and constitutional protections of free speech and assembly. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives declares that any attempt to deploy military forces in Pennsylvania cities would be an unconstitutional abuse of power, and it urges the Governor and Attorney General to take legal action to resist such deployments. The resolution calls on the U.S. Congress to conduct oversight of the Trump Administration's use of military force against civilians and to reaffirm statutory limits on domestic military deployment. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes that Pennsylvania, as a sovereign state, maintains its own National Guard under the Governor's command and opposes any unilateral federal intervention without state consent. The document concludes by directing copies of the resolution to be sent to various federal and state officials, including the President, congressional leaders, the Governor, and the Attorney General.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr336