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D.C. Mayor Gains Full Control Over Local National Guard Deployment.

This Act grants the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the D.C. National Guard as state Governors hold over their respective Guards. This means the Mayor can independently deploy the Guard to respond to natural disasters and civil disturbances without needing approval from the U.S. President. The change aims to speed up crisis response and enhance D.C.'s self-governance.
Key points
The Mayor of D.C. replaces the U.S. President as the Commander-in-Chief of the District's National Guard.
Local authorities gain the power to quickly call the Guard into service during emergencies or civil unrest without federal intervention.
The law amends federal military codes (Titles 10 and 32) to formally transfer administrative and personnel powers from federal command to the Mayor.
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Print number: 118_S_250
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_250.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Mayor of D.C. replaces the U.S. President as the Commander-in-Chief of the District's National Guard.
  • Local authorities gain the power to quickly call the Guard into service during emergencies or civil unrest without federal intervention.
  • The law amends federal military codes (Titles 10 and 32) to formally transfer administrative and personnel powers from federal command to the Mayor.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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