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State Defense Force Improvement Act

Introduced: February 5, 2007 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb 5, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 5, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State Defense Force Improvement Act - Recognizes state defense forces as integral military components of the homeland security effort of the United States, 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, arms, equipment, and facilities) to, a state defense force, upon request. Leaves participation by a state defense force in a DOD or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) training program to state discretion. Requires a state to reimburse DOD for training assistance costs. Provides that funds available to DOD may not be made available to a state defense force. 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 February 26, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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