Bill 119 hr 590, also known as the National Guard Empowerment Act, aims to make changes to title 32 of the United States Code in order to clarify certain restrictions on full-time National Guard duty within a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia. The bill seeks to provide more flexibility for National Guard members who are performing full-time duty within their home state or territory.
Specifically, the bill addresses limitations on the amount of time National Guard members can spend on full-time duty within their state or territory. It aims to clarify these limitations and provide exceptions for certain circumstances, such as emergencies or disasters.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the training and equipping of National Guard members, as well as for the coordination of efforts between the National Guard and other branches of the military.
Overall, the National Guard Empowerment Act seeks to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the National Guard by providing clearer guidelines and more flexibility for its members when performing full-time duty within their home state or territory.