H.R. 718 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007
H.R. 718 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 30, 2007, sponsored by Tom Davis III with 102 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 102
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007 - Expands the: (1) authority of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Bureau) to include membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) (and raises the grade of the Chief from lieutenant general to general); and (2) functions of the Bureau to include facilitating and coordinating, with other federal agencies and the states, the use of Guard personnel and resources for, and in, contingenc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Davis III (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Feb 26, 2007)
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