Bill > HB3954

This bill establishes significant restrictions on when and how the Oregon National Guard can be called into active federal service. Specifically, the Adjutant General (the senior military officer who leads the state's National Guard) is prohibited from allowing federal Department of Defense communications or active service calls for Oregon National Guard members and units, except under very limited circumstances. These permissible circumstances include: supporting congressionally authorized military contingencies, responding to national disasters with formal declarations, supporting Department of Homeland Security missions consistent with federal law, conducting training related to primary duties, providing military support to another state's civil authorities with gubernatorial permission, and supporting civil authorities through congressionally approved actions. Critically, the bill also mandates that even if these limited exceptions apply, the Adjutant General cannot allow active service that would compromise the Oregon National Guard's ability to respond to statewide emergencies like natural disasters or terrorism events. The bill further stipulates that any Adjutant General who violates these provisions will be immediately dismissed from their position, underscoring the serious intent of maintaining the state's military readiness and protecting state-level military resources.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3954