118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
S. 3890: Prohibiting Certain Off-Post Demonstrations Act of 2024
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Summary
This bill prohibits members of the Armed Forces from participating in off-post demonstrations under certain circumstances. The bill makes violations of the prohibition punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Under the bill, members are prohibited from participating in off-post demonstrations when
- they are on-duty,
- they are in a foreign country,
- the activities constitute a breach of law and order,
- violence is likely to result,
- they are in uniform against regulations,
- the demonstration is against U.S. military action,
- the demonstration is against U.S. support of a U.S. ally at war, or
- the demonstration is outside of the embassy of the United States or a U.S. ally.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Tom Cotton.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


