HB 5352
Prohibit the WV National Guard to be sent into combat OVERSEAS without a congressional Declaration of War.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill changes West Virginia law to require a Congressional declaration of war before the Governor can deploy the National Guard into combat overseas. Currently, the Governor has the authority to deploy the National Guard to other countries, but this bill limits that power to situations authorized by Congress. The bill aims to ensure that West Virginia National Guard members are not deployed into foreign conflicts without explicit Congressional approval. It maintains the Governor's ability to deploy the National Guard within the United States.
Key provisions
- Requires a Congressional declaration of war for deployment of the WV National Guard into combat overseas.
- Specifically prohibits deployment to ‘another country for combat’.
- Maintains the Governor’s authority to deploy within the United States.
- Amends existing state code regarding National Guard organization and deployment authority.
Who is affected
- West Virginia National Guard members
- The Governor of West Virginia
- Congress
- The State of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Introduces a restriction on National Guard deployment, aligning with federal requirements.
- Adds a specific prohibition against deployment for ‘combat’ overseas.
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