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Proposal:District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act This bill makes 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.

Bill Title

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-07: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-02-07: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-02-07: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E145)
  • 2019-02-07: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-07: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.