District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act changes command authorities for the D.C. National Guard. It amends the 1889 D.C. militia law to replace references to the President with the Mayor for multiple authorities over the Guard, officer examinations, retirement, and call-up functions. It makes conforming amendments in title 10 and title 32 so the D.C. Mayor is treated like the relevant chief executive for reserve, National Guard, Active Guard and Reserve, training, and assistance provisions. It also amends the D.C. Home Rule Act by removing the National Guard from the list of congressional or federal limitations. The bill therefore moves D.C. Guard control toward the local elected executive, similar to state governors, while reducing unique presidential or commanding-general control language.
Who Benefits and How
The D.C. Mayor benefits by gaining statutory authority over D.C. National Guard functions now assigned to the President or commanding general. District of Columbia residents benefit from greater local accountability for National Guard deployment and administration. D.C. National Guard members benefit from clearer command relationships under local executive authority. Home-rule advocates benefit because D.C. Guard governance becomes more similar to state National Guard governance.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The President loses certain statutory command and administrative authorities over the D.C. National Guard. Defense Department offices must update title 10 and title 32 implementation references. D.C. government officials must assume added responsibilities for Guard command, retirement, examination, and assistance decisions. Federal emergency planners may need new coordination practices for D.C. Guard use.
Key Provisions
- Transfers multiple D.C. militia-law authorities from the President to the D.C. Mayor.
- Modifies title 10 references so the Mayor has D.C. National Guard authorities now assigned to the commanding general.
- Modifies title 32 to include the District of Columbia and the Mayor in National Guard provisions.
- Renames section 328 to Active Guard and Reserve duty authority of chief executive.
- Repeals the Home Rule Act limitation referring to the D.C. National Guard.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Transfers District of Columbia National Guard authorities from the President or commanding general to the D.C. Mayor through amendments to D.C. law, title 10, title 32, and the Home Rule Act.
Key Policy Areas
District of Columbia, National Guard, Home Rule
Primary Purpose
Transfers District of Columbia National Guard authorities from the President or commanding general to the D.C. Mayor through amendments to D.C. law, title 10, title 32, and the Home Rule Act.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- D.C. Mayor
- District of Columbia residents
- D.C. National Guard members
- Home-rule advocates
Identified Costs
- President of the United States
- Defense Department offices
- D.C. government officials
- Federal emergency planners
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Norton (for herself and Mr. Raskin) introduced the following …
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
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