House Bill 6980
116th Congress(2019-2020)
National Guard COVID–19 Response Stability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6980
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
National Guard COVID-19 Response Stability Act
This bill extends the authority of a governor of a state to maintain the National Guard on active duty in connection with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency through the date that is 30 days after the termination of the emergency.
May 22, 2020
05/22/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:50 PM