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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.
1/22/2025, 9:20 AM
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 590
This bill requires the consent of the chief executive officers (e.g., governors) of involved states when the President or Department of Defense orders National Guard units to perform training or other duty in such states. Under the bill, the term state includes the District of Columbia and territories or possessions of the United States. The bill also subjects the ordered training or duty to the limitations of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which prohibits the use of the military for civil law enforcement purposes.
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 590
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 590
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 590
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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