Congress 108 - HR 2820 - To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority with respect to the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise with respect to the National Guard of those States.

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Armed Forces and National Security Courts-martial and courts of inquiry Crime and Law Enforcement District of Columbia Government Operations and Politics Law Mayors Military command and control Military promotions Municipal home rule National Guard Officer personnel

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Amends the District of Columbia Code to make the Mayor of the District of Columbia (currently, the President of the United States) the Commander-in-Chief of the militia of the District.

Makes conforming amendments to comply with this Act to: (1) Title 10 (Armed Forces); (2) Title 32 (National Guard); (3) the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993; and (4) the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

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Aug 15, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Aug 15, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Jul 23, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1558)
Jul 22, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government 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.
Jul 22, 2003

Introduced in House

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