To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 590

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 590

Bill HR 590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 590 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 590's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 21, 2025

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To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 590

Mikie Sherrill

New Jersey(Democrat)

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To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Summary of Bill HR 590

Current Status of Bill HR 590

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 590

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 590

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 590

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 590

Mikie Sherrill

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