Lets states use National Guard members on Active Guard and Reserve duty for disaster response, with states covering the costs.
This bill would create a new way for state leaders to call on National Guard members who are already on Active Guard and Reserve duty to help with state-declared disasters. States would gain more flexibility in disaster response, but they would be responsible for paying the full costs of these service members. Currently, there isn't a clear system for this type of duty or its reimbursement.
Today, there is no specific law allowing state leaders to order National Guard members on Active Guard and Reserve duty to help with state disasters, nor is there a clear way for states to pay for such duty. This bill would create that specific authority, letting states use these National Guard members for up to 14 days per year (with possible extensions). States would be required to pay the full costs for these service members, and the U.S. government would not be liable for their actions during this duty.
S 3450 · 119th Congress · December 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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