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S. 1025 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2011

S. 1025 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 19, 2011, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 68 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 19, 2011
Co-sponsors
68
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2011 - Reestablishes the position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Vice Chief). Terminates the position of Director of the Joint Staff of the National Guard Bureau (Director) and transfers existing duties of the Director to the Vice Chief. Adds the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 25 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 19, 2011
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3173-3175) (May 19, 2011)

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