US Congress House Bill 644 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-03-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011 - Directs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to serve as an advocate and liaison for the National Guard of each state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (the states and such areas) and inform such National Guards of all actions that could affect their federal or state missions, including any equipment level or force structure changes. Requires the Chief to: (1) be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with responsibility for advocating for the National Guards of the states and such areas; and (2) consult with state governors and adjutants general before any changes are made in National Guard force structure or equipment levels.

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011

Rep. Nick Rahall [D-WV]	Rep. Leonard Boswell [D-IA]	Rep. Donna Christensen [D-VI]	Rep. Tim Holden [D-PA]
Rep. Candice Miller [R-MI]	Rep. James Moran [D-VA]	Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-03-03	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2011-02-10	House	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2011-02-10	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E190)

SB242 (Related) 2011-01-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/644/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr644/BILLS-112hr644ih.pdf