S. 2658 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
National Defense Enhancement and National Guard Empowerment Act of 2006
S. 2658 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 26, 2006, sponsored by Kit Bond with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
National Defense Enhancement and National Guard Empowerment Act of 2006 - 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…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kit Bond (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Apr 26, 2006)
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