District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-14T06:50:15Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 250 District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/14/2023, 6:50 AM

Summary of Bill S 250

Bill 118 s 250, also known as the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to grant the District of Columbia more control over its National Guard. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Chris Van Hollen on January 28, 2021.

The main purpose of this bill is to give the Mayor of the District of Columbia the authority to deploy the National Guard in response to emergencies or civil disturbances without needing approval from the President of the United States. Currently, the President has the power to mobilize the National Guard in the District of Columbia without the consent of local officials.

The bill also seeks to ensure that the District of Columbia National Guard is funded and equipped adequately to carry out its duties effectively. It includes provisions for the training and readiness of the National Guard members, as well as guidelines for the use of military equipment and resources. Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to the command structure of the District of Columbia National Guard. It clarifies the chain of command and establishes protocols for communication between the Mayor, the President, and other relevant authorities in the event of a deployment. Overall, the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act aims to empower the local government of the District of Columbia to better respond to emergencies and maintain public safety within its borders. It seeks to strike a balance between federal oversight and local autonomy in the management of the National Guard.

Congressional Summary of S 250

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

This bill makes the Mayor of the District of Columbia (DC), rather than the President, the Commander-in-Chief of the DC National Guard.

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Current Status of Bill S 250

Bill S 250 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill S 250 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 2, 2023. Bill S 250's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of February 2, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 250

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Government Operations and Politics

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District of ColumbiaIntergovernmental relationsMilitary command and structureNational Guard and reservesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 250

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule ActDistrict of Columbia National Guard Home Rule ActA bill to extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes.

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