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Introduced
03/21/2017
03/21/2017
In Committee
04/05/2017
04/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act This bill amends the District of Columbia Code to make the Mayor of the District of Columbia (under current law, the President of the United States) the Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the District. Notwithstanding the authority of the Mayor of the District of Columbia as such Commander-in-Chief, the President shall retain control over units and members of the District of Columbia National Guard to conduct necessary and appropriate homeland defense activities.
AI Summary
This bill, the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, transfers the authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia from the President of the United States to the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The bill makes the Mayor the Commander-in-Chief of the D.C. National Guard, allowing them to administer the National Guard and use it to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances. However, the President retains control over the D.C. National Guard to conduct necessary and appropriate homeland defense activities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 04/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1658/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1658/BILLS-115hr1658ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1658/BILLS-115hr1658ih.pdf.pdf |
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