To make emergency appropriations to the National Guard.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

This bill provides supplemental FY2021 appropriations to the National Guard for its response to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

Bill 117 HR 4498, also known as the Emergency National Guard Appropriations Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to provide emergency funding to the National Guard. The bill was introduced in response to a pressing need for additional resources to support the National Guard in carrying out their duties.

The bill includes provisions for allocating funds to the National Guard for various purposes, such as training, equipment, and operational expenses. The funding provided by this bill is intended to help the National Guard respond effectively to emergencies and disasters, both at home and abroad.

Supporters of the bill argue that the National Guard plays a crucial role in protecting the safety and security of the American people, and that providing them with the necessary resources is essential for ensuring their effectiveness in times of crisis. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the cost of the bill and the potential for misuse of funds. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4498 represents a bipartisan effort to address the needs of the National Guard and ensure that they have the resources they need to fulfill their mission. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, where it will be subject to further debate and potential amendments before being voted on.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 4498

Introduced on
2021-07-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/16/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill provides supplemental FY2021 appropriations to the National Guard for its response to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

Bill 117 HR 4498, also known as the Emergency National Guard Appropriations Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to provide emergency funding to the National Guard. The bill was introduced in response to a pressing need for additional resources to support the National Guard in carrying out their duties.

The bill includes provisions for allocating funds to the National Guard for various purposes, such as training, equipment, and operational expenses. The funding provided by this bill is intended to help the National Guard respond effectively to emergencies and disasters, both at home and abroad.

Supporters of the bill argue that the National Guard plays a crucial role in protecting the safety and security of the American people, and that providing them with the necessary resources is essential for ensuring their effectiveness in times of crisis. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the cost of the bill and the potential for misuse of funds. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4498 represents a bipartisan effort to address the needs of the National Guard and ensure that they have the resources they need to fulfill their mission. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, where it will be subject to further debate and potential amendments before being voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo make emergency appropriations to the National Guard.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Appropriations•
Assault and harassment offenses•
Civil disturbances•
Crimes against property•
Defense spending•
Department of Defense•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Military personnel and dependents•
National Guard and reserves•
Protest and dissent•
Subversive activities•
Terrorism•
U.S. Capitol•
Violent crime

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/23/2021

This bill provides supplemental FY2021 appropriations to the National Guard for its response to the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending ...


Latest Action7/16/2021
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee...