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Guarding Readiness Resources Act

3/28/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 807

Bill 119 s 807, also known as the National Guard Reimbursement Act, aims to address the issue of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States. The bill proposes to establish a system for crediting these funds in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of these resources.

The National Guard Bureau often receives funds from States as reimbursement for various expenses incurred during National Guard operations. However, there is currently no standardized process for crediting these funds, which can lead to confusion and potential misuse of resources.

Under this bill, a clear and consistent system for crediting these funds will be established, ensuring that all funds received by the National Guard Bureau are properly accounted for and used for their intended purposes. This will help to streamline the reimbursement process and prevent any potential discrepancies or mismanagement of funds. Overall, the National Guard Reimbursement Act seeks to promote efficiency and accountability within the National Guard Bureau by providing a framework for the proper crediting of funds received from States. This bill aims to ensure that these resources are used effectively and transparently to support National Guard operations and fulfill their important role in protecting the nation.

Congressional Summary of S 807

Guarding Readiness Resources Act

This bill modifies the treatment of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as a reimbursement from a state or other U.S. territory (e.g., Guam) for the use of military property.

Specifically, the funds must be credited to (1) the appropriation, fund, or account used in incurring the obligation; or (2) an appropriation, fund, or account currently available for the purposes of which the expenditures were made. Further, the funds may only be used by the Department of Defense for the repair, maintenance, replacement, or other similar functions related directly to assets used by National Guard units while operating under state active duty status.

Current Status of Bill S 807

Bill S 807 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill S 807 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2025.  Bill S 807's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 807

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
44
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
31
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 807

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 807

A bill to provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States.
A bill to provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States.

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