Bill · H.R. 4080· House(119-HR-4080)
GUARD Act
- Introduced
- 6/23/2025
- Last activity
- 6/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Harrigan
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Guarding U.S. Authority for Removal and Detention Act" or the "GUARD Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It proposes to authorize the use of National Guard forces for immigration enforcement purposes. This includes exceptions to the Posse Comitatus Act for National Guard members performing specific duties. Additionally, the bill establishes new criminal penalties for those who assault immigration enforcement officers. These penalties vary based on whether the assault results in bodily injury or death.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill strengthens border security by authorizing National Guard use for immigration enforcement and border operations.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands federal authority by allowing National Guard members to perform immigration enforcement duties.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+3
The bill increases domestic security capabilities by utilizing the National Guard for immigration-related law enforcement.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill increases enforcement capabilities and imposes severe criminal penalties that directly target interactions with immigrants and their presence.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill focuses on enforcement and detention rather than pathways to legal status.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-4
The bill implements much harsher criminal penalties and life sentences for assaulting immigration officers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Guard Authorization: The bill allows National Guard members to be used for the enforcement of immigration laws, including the apprehension or detention of aliens unlawfully present in the United States, and border security operations (Section 2).
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Protection of Enforcement Personnel: The bill establishes strict criminal penalties for those who assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with federal immigration officers or state/local officers assisting with federal immigration operations (Section 3).
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Increased Penalties for Severe Harm: The act increases prison time if an assault results in bodily injury, setting a term of not less than 10 years and not more than 30 years (Section 3).
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Maximum Penalty for Fatalities: The bill provides for life imprisonment or the death penalty if an assault on these officers results in death (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Criminal Penalties for Interference: Individuals who knowingly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with federal immigration enforcement officers or assisting state/local officers can face fines and imprisonment of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Low Income Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-4Improves Policing Reform-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Due Process-3
- 6/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House