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Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4247

Bill 117 HR 4247, also known as the Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and assistance to National Guardsmen who have become disabled as a result of their service.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a program to provide financial assistance to disabled National Guardsmen for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and other necessary services. It also calls for the creation of a task force to study and make recommendations on how to improve support services for disabled National Guardsmen.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that disabled National Guardsmen have access to necessary accommodations and resources to help them reintegrate into civilian life. This may include job training, education assistance, and other support services. Overall, the Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act aims to recognize and support the sacrifices made by National Guardsmen who have become disabled in the line of duty. By providing financial assistance, support services, and resources for reintegration, this bill seeks to ensure that disabled National Guardsmen receive the care and assistance they need to lead fulfilling and productive lives after their service.

Congressional Summary of HR 4247

Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

This bill provides disability pay and medical care for members of the National Guard who were physically disabled as a result of state active duty. State active duty includes training or other duty in service to the governor of a state for which the member is not entitled to federal pay, but excludes required drills and field exercises.

The bill expands eligibility for Department of Defense retired pay to such members who are physically disabled as a result of state active duty after September 23, 1996. Such pay must be reduced if it is determined to duplicate any other federal or state benefit to such members based on disability.

The bill also makes such members eligible for hospital care and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to treat the disability and any illness or condition arising from the disability. The VA may provide reimbursement for hospital care or medical services provided to such members only after a member or the provider of care has exhausted (without success) all claims and remedies reasonably available against a third party.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4247

Bill HR 4247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4247 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021.  Bill HR 4247's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 7, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4247

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4247

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4247

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to extend certain benefits to members of the National Guard who incur disabilities while performing State active duty.
Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act
Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4247

Stephanie I. Bice
Stephanie I. Bice
OklahomaRepublican
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Abigail Davis Spanberger
VirginiaDemocrat
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin
MichiganDemocrat
Mikie Sherrill
Mikie Sherrill
New JerseyDemocrat
Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan
OhioDemocrat

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