Bill > HB229

This bill limits the activation of the New Hampshire National Guard to only those times where the United States Congress has passed an official declaration of war or taken official action pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. The bill, referred to as the "Defend the Guard Act," aims to prevent the governor from deploying the National Guard into active duty combat without the explicit authorization from Congress. The bill provides exceptions for the governor to consent to the deployment of National Guard members under Title 32 of the United States Code, participate in training exercises outside the continental United States, and engage in humanitarian and civic assistance in conjunction with military operations.