Democrats have proposed a bill to prohibit militia activity in the US

The bill named ‘Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act of 2024’ would seek to criminalize “unauthorized” private paramilitary activity

It would seek to imprison people who violate it for anywhere from 1-5 years depending on the nature of the violation.

It would only take 3 or more people to be considered a “Private paramilitary organization.”

Offense

It shall be unlawful to knowingly, in a circumstance described in subsection (b), while acting as part of or on behalf of a private paramilitary organization and armed with a firearm, explosive or incendiary de-vice, or other dangerous weapon

1. publicly patrol, drill, or engage in techniques capable of causing bodily injury or death

2. interfere with, interrupt, or attempt to interfere with or interrupt government operations or a government proceeding

3. interfere with or intimidate another person in that person's exercise of any right under the Constitution of the United States;

4. assume the functions of a law enforcement officer, peace officer, or public official, whether or not acting under color of law, and thereby assert authority or purport to assert authority over another person without the consent of that person; or

5. train to engage in any activity described in paragraphs (1) through (4)

https://www.markey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/preventing_private_paramilitary_activity_act_-_011124pdf.pdf