Bill > HR4815

This bill requires the Commanding General of the District of Columbia (DC) National Guard to establish and maintain their primary residence within the District of Columbia. Specifically, the bill amends an existing law from 1889 that governs the organization of the DC militia by adding a new provision mandating residency. The new requirement will take effect one year after the bill's enactment, which provides the current Commanding General sufficient time to comply with the new residency mandate. The purpose of this requirement appears to be ensuring that the top military leader of the DC National Guard is closely connected to and familiar with the local community they serve, potentially improving responsiveness, understanding of local needs, and community engagement. By requiring the Commanding General to live in DC, the bill aims to create a more locally integrated leadership for the city's National Guard unit.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4815/all-info