State Defense Force Improvement Act
Latest action · Jan 12, 2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
State Defense Force Improvement Act - Recognizes state defense forces as integral military components of the homeland security effort of the United States, while reaffirming that such forces remain entirely state regulated, organized, and equipped, and recognizing that they will be used for homeland security purposes exclusively at the local level under state law.
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to coordinate homeland security efforts with, and provide assistance (including the use of Department of Defense (DOD) property, arms, equipment, and facilities) to, a state defense force, upon request. Leaves participation by a state defense force in a DOD or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) training program to state discretion. Requires a state to reimburse DOD for training assistance costs. Provides that funds available to DOD may not be made available to a state defense force. Makes the state liable for any injuries or damages incurred by a defense force member while engaged in training activities or state active duty.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 6, 2009 to Mar 12, 2009; 1 is an original cosponsor, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NC | Sue Wilkins Myrick | Original | Jan 6, 2009 |
| R-GA | Lynn A. Westmoreland | Jan 15, 2009 | |
| R-AL | Mike Rogers | Jan 15, 2009 | |
| R-MI | Thaddeus G. McCotter | Jan 15, 2009 | |
| R-VA | Bob Goodlatte | Jan 22, 2009 | |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | Jan 22, 2009 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Feb 10, 2009 | |
| D-GA | Jim Marshall | Mar 12, 2009 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Armed Services Committee | Referred Jan 6, 2009 |
| Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee | Referred Jan 12, 2010 | |
| House | Homeland Security Committee | Exchange of letters Sep 22, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 12, 2010Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
- Jan 6, 2009Introduced in House
- Jan 6, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend title 32, United States Code, to improve the readiness of State defense forces and to increase military coordination for homeland security between the States and the Department of Defense.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- State Defense Force Improvement Act
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 6, 2009Introduced in House
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