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WV HB5352
WV HB5352Prohibit the WV National Guard to be sent into combat OVERSEAS without a congressional Declaration of War.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the deployment of the National Guard by the Governor to another country for combat without a Congressional declaration of war.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to prohibit the Governor from sending the West Virginia National Guard into combat in another country unless Congress has formally declared war. The National Guard is a state-level military force that can be called upon for state emergencies or federal service, and this legislation adds a significant restriction on its overseas deployment, requiring a formal declaration of war by the U.S. Congress, which is the constitutional power granted to Congress to initiate military conflict.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5352&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5352%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5352 |
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