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GUARD Act of 2003

Introduced: January 23, 2003 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
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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Jan 23, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1491-1492)
Jan 23, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1490-1491)
Jan 23, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Guaranteeing a United and Resolute Defense Act of 2003 or GUARD Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide funds to the governor of a State who submits, and receives approval of, a plan for the use of personnel and equipment of the State's National Guard in homeland security activities. Provides authorizes uses of such funding, including: (1) pay, allowances, and clothing; (2) equipment and facilities operation and maintenance; and (3) procurement of related services.
What's happening now January 23, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1491-1492)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 215: GUARD Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-215/
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"S. 215: GUARD Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-215/.
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S. 215, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-215/.
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