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H.R.5603: National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced March 13, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (14 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008 - Adds the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Requires the Chief to: (1) identify gaps between federal and state military capabilities to prepare for and respond to emergencies; and (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense for military assistance to civil authorities to address such gaps. Requires annual defense...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
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March 13, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas M. Davis (R-Va.) |