Bill > HB4058

This bill, known as the "Defend the Guard Act," prohibits the release of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official declaration of war or explicit action by the U.S. Congress under the Constitution. The bill defines "active duty combat" as participation in armed conflict, hazardous service, duties under conditions simulating war, or duties through an instrumentality of war. It requires the Governor to take necessary actions to comply with these requirements, ensuring the Michigan National Guard is not deployed for active combat operations without proper congressional authorization.