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Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act

4/22/2026, 6:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8281

H.R. 8281, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 14, 2026, aims to guarantee that National Guard personnel undertaking full-time National Guard duty in aid of federal law enforcement operations are entitled to benefits comparable to those granted for service in a national emergency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8281

Bill HR 8281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8281 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2026.  Bill HR 8281's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8281

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8281

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8281

To ensure National Guard members performing full-time National Guard duty in support of Federal law enforcement operations receive benefits equivalent to those provided for service during a national emergency.
To ensure National Guard members performing full-time National Guard duty in support of Federal law enforcement operations receive benefits equivalent to those provided for service during a national emergency.

Comments

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Elia Rodriguez

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24 days ago

Finally, this bill ensures equal benefits for our National Guard members on federal missions. Who else will benefit from this important legislation?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8281

Matt Van Epps
Matt Van Epps
TennesseeIndependent

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