S 2471
An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress
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Bill overview
This bill would restrict the deployment of the Massachusetts National Guard into active combat situations. It requires a formal declaration of war by Congress before the Guard can be sent into such conflicts. The bill aims to ensure that the National Guard’s involvement in military operations is aligned with the authority granted by the U.S. Constitution. This legislation seeks to maintain a clear line of congressional authority regarding military deployments.
Key provisions
- Requires a formal declaration of war from Congress for National Guard deployment into active combat.
- Applies to the Massachusetts National Guard.
- Addresses the deployment of National Guard units.
- Reinforces congressional authority over military deployments.
- Protects the National Guard's role within the U.S. military structure.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts National Guard
- Congress
- Massachusetts residents
- Veterans
- Federal Affairs Committees
Notable changes
- Currently, the National Guard’s deployment authority isn’t explicitly tied to a formal declaration of war.
- This bill establishes a new requirement for deployment into active combat.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.2471 194th (Current)
An Act prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2471) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to prohibit the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2471
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2784 |
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