Bill · S. 2803· Senate(119-S-2803)
SUN Act
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SUN Act establishes requirements for congressional oversight when the President deploys or uses the National Guard within the United States. Under this bill, the President must submit a detailed report to Congress within 15 days of such a deployment. This report must include the legal basis, goals, and any evidence used to justify the action. It also requires descriptions of the deployment's effect, including interactions with civilians, and reports from local and State law enforcement. Additionally, the President must provide a cost estimate and a certification regarding disaster response capabilities.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill mandates detailed reports to Congress regarding the legal basis, goals, and costs of National Guard deployments.
Does this change how police departments operate?+4
The bill mandates reports on interactions between the National Guard and civilians, including input from local and state law enforcement.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill requires the President to provide a total cost estimate to the Federal Government for National Guard deployments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Accountability: The President is required to submit a report to Congress within 15 days of a deployment, providing the legal basis, goals, and evidence for the action (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Monitoring of Civil Interactions: The bill requires a description of the deployment's effect, specifically including reports of interactions between National Guard members and civilians involved in violence or threats of violence (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Local Law Enforcement Input: The report must include descriptions from local and State law enforcement agencies regarding interactions and their assessment of whether the deployment was appropriate (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Financial Oversight: The President must provide an estimate of the total cost to the Federal Government, including indirect costs to the Department of Defense (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Disaster Readiness Assurance: The bill requires a certification that the deployment will not interfere with the Armed Forces' ability to respond to disasters covered by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Section 2(a)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Improves Due Process+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 12/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland