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Guarding Readiness Resources Act

1/14/2025, 5:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 4511

Bill 118 s 4511, also known as the "National Guard Bureau Reimbursement Crediting Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States. The bill proposes that these funds be credited to the National Guard Bureau's appropriations account, rather than being treated as miscellaneous receipts and deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the National Guard Bureau is able to retain and utilize the funds it receives from States for reimbursement purposes. By allowing these funds to be credited to the Bureau's appropriations account, the bill aims to provide the Bureau with greater flexibility and control over its finances, ultimately enabling it to better fulfill its mission of supporting and enhancing the capabilities of the National Guard.

Overall, Bill 118 s 4511 seeks to streamline the reimbursement process for the National Guard Bureau and ensure that it is able to effectively manage and allocate the funds it receives from States. The bill is designed to promote greater efficiency and accountability within the National Guard Bureau, ultimately benefiting both the Bureau itself and the National Guard as a whole.

Congressional Summary of S 4511

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 4511

Bill S 4511 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2024. Bill S 4511 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 11, 2024.  Bill S 4511's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4511

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
9
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
27
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
3

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4511

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4511

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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