To make emergency appropriations to the National Guard.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4498

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 4498

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4498

Bill HR 4498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4498 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021.  Bill HR 4498's most recent activity was 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 concerned. as of July 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4498

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
84
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
84
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4498

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

AppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesCivil disturbancesCrimes against propertyDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesProtest and dissentSubversive activitiesTerrorismU.S. CapitolViolent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4498

To make emergency appropriations to the National Guard.To make emergency appropriations to the National Guard.
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