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State Defense Force Improvement Act of 2003

Introduced: July 18, 2003 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 18, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 18, 2003
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State Defense Force Improvement Act of 2003 - Recognizes State defense forces as integral military components of the Nation's homeland security effort, while reaffirming that such forces remain entirely State regulated, organized, and equipped and recognizing that they will be used for homeland security purposes exclusively at the local level under State law.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to coordinate homeland security efforts with, and provide assistance (including the use of Department of Defense (DOD) property, equipment, and facilities) to, a State defense force, upon request. Makes participation by a State defense force in a DOD training program at the discretion of the State. Requires a State to reimburse DOD for training assistance costs. Makes the State liable for any injuries or damages incurred by a defense force member while engaged in training activities or State active duty.

What's happening now July 18, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2797: State Defense Force Improvement Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2797/
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"H.R. 2797: State Defense Force Improvement Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2797/.
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H.R. 2797, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2797/.
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