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BillHR 8281 · 119

Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act

Introduced
Apr 14, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 14, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires equal benefits for National Guard members when they are deployed for federal missions, similar to those received by active duty military personnel. Extends benefits to Guard members serving in federal capacities.

Sponsored By

Matt Van Epps
Republican · Tennessee · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 14, 2026
  3. Apr 14, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects National Guard members deployed for federal missions, providing them with equal benefits to active duty personnel. It impacts the approximately 450,000 National Guard members who may be deployed for federal missions, potentially improving their compensation and support.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.