To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines conforming amendments to title 32, United States Code Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking (or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia) and creates active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive. It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Defines conforming amendments to title 32, United States Code Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking (or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia).
- Creates active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines conforming amendments to title 32, United States Code Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking (or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia) and creates active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive.
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill defines conforming amendments to title 32, United States Code Section 109(c) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking (or commanding general in the case of the District of Columbia) and creates active Guard and Reserve duty: authority of chief executive.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. …
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