Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011
Latest action · Mar 3, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2011
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 30, 2011 to Oct 27, 2011.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Mar 30, 2011 | |
| R-MI | Candice S. Miller | May 23, 2011 | |
| D-VI | Donna M. Christensen | May 23, 2011 | |
| D-PA | Tim Holden | May 23, 2011 | |
| D-IA | Leonard L. Boswell | Oct 27, 2011 | |
| D-VT | Peter Welch | Oct 27, 2011 |
Committees 1
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 Feb 10, 2011 |
| Military Personnel Subcommittee | Referred Mar 3, 2011 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 3, 2011Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Feb 10, 2011Introduced in House
- Feb 10, 2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E190)
- Feb 10, 2011Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extensions | Debate and remarks E190 | Nick J. Rahall II D-WV | Feb 10, 2011 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Constitutional authority
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the page H683.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 242 | Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011 | Identical bill | Jan 31, 2011 |
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the roles and responsibilities of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Guardians of Freedom Act of 2011
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 10, 2011Introduced in House
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